Gulf Shores, Alabama vs. Port Charlotte, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Charlotte, Florida is 12.2% cheaper than Gulf Shores, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $35,104 in Port Charlotte, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Charlotte, Florida is cheaper than Gulf Shores, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Port Charlotte
than in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Gulf Shores, AL vs. Port Charlotte, FL
Compared to Gulf Shores, Port Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher