Gulf Shores, Alabama vs. Crystal River, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Crystal River, Florida is 12.8% cheaper than Gulf Shores, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $36,610 in Crystal River, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Crystal River, Florida is cheaper than Gulf Shores, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Crystal River
than in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Gulf Shores, AL vs. Crystal River, FL
Compared to Gulf Shores, Crystal River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  7.8% higher
  Health
  15.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower

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