Gulf Shores, Alabama vs. Fort Pierce, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Pierce, Florida is 12.7% cheaper than Gulf Shores, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $43,633 in Fort Pierce, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Pierce, Florida is cheaper than Gulf Shores, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Fort Pierce
than in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Gulf Shores, AL vs. Fort Pierce, FL
Compared to Gulf Shores, Fort Pierce is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher