Gulf Shores, Alabama vs. Orange Beach, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orange Beach, Alabama is 8.3% more expensive than Gulf Shores, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $54,146 in Orange Beach, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orange Beach, Alabama is more expensive than Gulf Shores, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Orange Beach
than in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Gulf Shores, AL vs. Orange Beach, AL
Compared to Gulf Shores, Orange Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher