Gulf Shores, Alabama vs. Cape Coral, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cape Coral, Florida is 2.9% more expensive than Gulf Shores, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $51,431 in Cape Coral, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cape Coral, Florida is more expensive than Gulf Shores, Alabama
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
43% more expensive in Cape Coral
than in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Gulf Shores, AL vs. Cape Coral, FL
Compared to Gulf Shores, Cape Coral is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  43.2% higher
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower