| | Gulf Shores, AL | Show Low, AZ | United States |
| Overall | 94.5 | 97.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 100.0 | 96.9 | 100 |
| Health | 115.5 | 132.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 116.2 | 114.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $439,200 | $397,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,840.0% | 10,230.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 76.9 | 69.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 84.4 | 80.0 | 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 Show Low 
17 Reviews
Moved to maricopa az from Oregon because we Retired last year. Looked at all places in az to buy property. Found a piece if paradise land in white mountains az for cheep More
We are so happy to live in Show Low where the outdoors is so beautiful and the people so kind. You could not find nicer neighbors. We are humble people who moved to More
I have had a few properties in the show low area that I have bought and sold because they did not work for me. I've met some very nice and helpful people. I work out of More
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