Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 14.5% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $42,743 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Gulf Shores
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  41.2% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower