Orange Beach, Alabama vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 7.7% cheaper than Orange Beach, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $110,811 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Orange Beach, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is cheaper than Orange Beach, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Gulf Shores
than in Orange Beach, Alabama
Orange Beach, AL vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Orange Beach, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  3.9% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower