What is a pro or con of living in Gulf Shores, Alabamacompared to Fort Myers, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 25% more expensive in Gulf Shores.

What salary do I need to live in Gulf Shores, Alabama copmared to Fort Myers, Florida?

A salary of $75,000 in Fort Myers, Florida should increase to $78,406 in Gulf Shores, Alabama (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FORT MYERS vs. GULF SHORES
Cost of Living Comparison

Fort Myers, Florida vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 4.5% more expensive than Fort Myers, Florida.

You would need a salary of $78,406 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Myers, Florida.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is more expensive than Fort Myers, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Fort Myers, Florida

Fort Myers, FL vs. Gulf Shores, AL

Compared to Fort Myers, Gulf Shores is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

24.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.9% higher

Commute

13.1% lower

Health

3.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Fort Myers, Florida vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

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Fort Myers, FL vs. Gulf Shores, AL

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