Destin, Florida vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 16.2% cheaper than Destin, Florida.

You would need a salary of $16,758 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Destin, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is cheaper than Destin, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Gulf Shores
than in Destin, Florida
Destin, FL vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Destin, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% lower
      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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  17.6% lower
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower