Panama City Beach, Florida vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 4.4% cheaper than Panama City Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $47,783 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Panama City Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is cheaper than Panama City Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Gulf Shores
than in Panama City Beach, Florida
Panama City Beach, FL vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Panama City Beach, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  17.1% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher