Gulf Shores, Alabama vs. Fort Myers, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Myers, Florida is 4.3% cheaper than Gulf Shores, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $71,742 in Fort Myers, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Myers, Florida is cheaper than Gulf Shores, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Fort Myers
than in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Gulf Shores, AL vs. Fort Myers, FL
Compared to Gulf Shores, Fort Myers is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  15.1% higher
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower