Tampa, Florida vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 2.3% cheaper than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $73,264 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is cheaper than Tampa, Florida
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
32% cheaper in Gulf Shores
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Tampa, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  31.4% lower
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher