Ridgeland, Mississippi vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 15.1% more expensive than Ridgeland, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $40,290 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgeland, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is more expensive than Ridgeland, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Ridgeland, Mississippi
Ridgeland, MS vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Ridgeland, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  2.8% lower
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower

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