Bonita Springs, Florida vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 9.5% cheaper than Bonita Springs, Florida.

You would need a salary of $45,264 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Bonita Springs, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is cheaper than Bonita Springs, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Gulf Shores
than in Bonita Springs, Florida
Bonita Springs, FL vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Bonita Springs, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% lower
      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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  16.8% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher