Gulf Shores, Alabama vs. Boca Raton, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boca Raton, Florida is 19.2% more expensive than Gulf Shores, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $59,625 in Boca Raton, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boca Raton, Florida is more expensive than Gulf Shores, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Boca Raton
than in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Gulf Shores, AL vs. Boca Raton, FL
Compared to Gulf Shores, Boca Raton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% higher
      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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  59.8% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher