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GULF SHORES vs. TAMPA
Cost of Living Comparison
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Gulf Shores, Alabama vs. Tampa, Florida
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is
2.4%
more expensive
than Gulf Shores, Alabama.
You would need a salary of
$51,185
in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is
more expensive
than Gulf Shores, Alabama
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
47% more expensive in Tampa
than in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Gulf Shores, AL vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Gulf Shores, Tampa is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
2.4% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Child Care, Taxes Considered
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No Child Care,
Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Child Care
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Taxes Considered
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Food
5.1% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
15.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
2.1% lower
Commute
45.8% higher
Health
13.2% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
2.6% lower
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