| | Orange Beach, AL | Carolina Shores, NC | United States |
| Overall | 94.5 | 101.4 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 102.9 | 98.6 | 100 |
| Health | 115.5 | 117.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 141.2 | 79.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $622,100 | $319,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,490.0% | 9,920.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 80.0 | 88.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 84.5 | 110.7 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Orange Beach 
3 Reviews
There is a great divide I agree but I live in Orange Beach and we are lower middle class and are quite happy. There are several things to do for families and with a More
There is a great divide in rich and poor but I live in Orange Beach and we are lower middle class and are quite happy. There are several things to do for families and More
This area is heavily populated with ostentatious elitists. It is growing rapidly and, because it is so expensive to live here now, it seems to only be attracting the More
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Reviews for Carolina Shores 1 Reviews
From the north? Tired of the winters? Florida too hot? This may be the perfect place for you. We're from NY/NJ and are perfectly happy here! Going on 13 More
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