Traer, Iowa vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 30.0% more expensive than Traer, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $123,537 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Traer, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is more expensive than Traer, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
185% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Traer, Iowa
Traer, IA vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Traer, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher