Vero Beach, Florida vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 6.4% more expensive than Vero Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $42,563 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Vero Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is more expensive than Vero Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Vero Beach, Florida
Vero Beach, FL vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Vero Beach, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  11.7% lower
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower