| | Gulf Shores, AL | Merritt Island, FL | United States |
| Overall | 94.5 | 95.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 100.0 | 103.3 | 100 |
| Health | 115.5 | 99.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 116.2 | 121.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $439,200 | $433,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,840.0% | 9,760.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 76.9 | 86.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 84.4 | 105.7 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Gulf Shores 
6 Reviews
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
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
Gulf Shores offers many sunny days, compared to the rest of Baldwin County. More
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Reviews for Merritt Island 
5 Reviews
It can get hot in the summer, but you get a breeze off the ocean most afternoons. If you live on the waterways, it seems to be a little cooler. Winters are More
New to the area, but soon to know more. Florida is a sunshine state More
Coming from Virginia, the Merritt Island architecture leaves a lot to be desired.
Hurricane season (June - November) causes me a lot of More
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