Miramar Beach, Florida vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 19.7% cheaper than Miramar Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $40,135 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Miramar Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is cheaper than Miramar Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Gulf Shores
than in Miramar Beach, Florida
Miramar Beach, FL vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Miramar Beach, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  17.8% lower
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower