Gulf Shores, Alabama vs. Pensacola, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pensacola, Florida is 13.9% cheaper than Gulf Shores, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $25,824 in Pensacola, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pensacola, Florida is cheaper than Gulf Shores, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Pensacola
than in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Gulf Shores, AL vs. Pensacola, FL
Compared to Gulf Shores, Pensacola is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  16.8% higher
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher