Sauk Centre, Minnesota vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 14.9% more expensive than Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $86,141 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is more expensive than Sauk Centre, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Sauk Centre, Minnesota
Sauk Centre, MN vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Sauk Centre, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  10.4% lower
  Health
  53.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower

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