Winter Haven, Florida vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 14.1% more expensive than Winter Haven, Florida.

You would need a salary of $57,038 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Winter Haven, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is more expensive than Winter Haven, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Winter Haven, Florida
Winter Haven, FL vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Winter Haven, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  15.5% lower
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher