Estero, Florida vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 8.7% cheaper than Estero, Florida.

You would need a salary of $45,631 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Estero, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is cheaper than Estero, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Gulf Shores
than in Estero, Florida
Estero, FL vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Estero, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  25.7% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher