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GAINESVILLE vs. GULF SHORES
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Gainesville, Florida vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is
12.6%
more expensive
than Gainesville, Florida.
You would need a salary of
$95,672
in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is
more expensive
than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Gainesville, Gulf Shores is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
12.6% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
0.8% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
41.9% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
6.6% lower
Commute
5.6% lower
Health
7.3% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
2.5% higher
Cost of Food
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