Hernando Beach, Florida vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 13.9% cheaper than Hernando Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $64,605 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Hernando Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is cheaper than Hernando Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Gulf Shores
than in Hernando Beach, Florida
Hernando Beach, FL vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Hernando Beach, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  33.9% lower
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher