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DeLand, FL vs Gulf Shores, AL

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Are people in Gulf Shores older or younger than people in DeLand?
- The Median Age in Gulf Shores is 9.8 years older than in DeLand.

Are housing costs cheaper in Gulf Shores or DeLand?
- Gulf Shores housing costs are 35.8% more expensive than DeLand housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Gulf Shores or DeLand?
- The average commute for residents of Gulf Shores is 3.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of DeLand.

Things to do in DeLand?
DeLand, FL lies just north of Daytona on the St. Johns River offering plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities as well as historical sites such as De Leon Springs State Park and numerous cultural attractions like galleries and museums.

Things to do in Gulf Shores?
Gulf Shores is an incorporated city located in Baldwin County, Alabama offering plenty of attractions such as exploring its multiple trails ideal for biking or jogging plus nearby Fort Morgan Beach provides amazing views close by. There are also numerous shops and eateries providing unique itemsor delicious cuisine perfectfor anyone looking to have a meal out during their visit here!

 DeLand, FLGulf Shores, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,712329,725,481
 Median Income$59,641  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock5038.4
 Avg. Home Price$323,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.72  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Deland    11 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

~ DeLand Police 'Killed' Teenage Girl ~ « Thread Started on Feb 19, 2008, 1:38am » Mom: Police Told Daughter To Stop Calling Before Murder-Suicide-- 'The Day She  More

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Over 15 years ago

DON'T MOVE TO DELAND,DELEON SPRINGS! The Deland Police department have some type of dirty dealings with the mexican criminals in Deland. They can do anything illegal and  More

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Over 16 years ago

Home of Stetson, University(the Harvard of the South), St. John's River(beauty beyond description, teaming with every sort of fish and wildlife), compassionate rednecks,  More

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Reviews for Gulf Shores    6 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Owned a place there for 20 years and spend a few weeks each season there. Heading back in a few weeks! Lows: Spotty internet for work. Saturday traffic. Hurricanes.  More

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I know that there are a few people out there that would just as soon throw rotten tomatoes at me for saying what I’m about to say, but I hate, hate, HATE living in Gulf  More

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Over 14 years ago

Gulf Shores offers many sunny days, compared to the rest of Baldwin County.  More

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