Sanibel, Florida vs. Dauphin Island, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dauphin Island, Alabama is 33.3% cheaper than Sanibel, Florida.

You would need a salary of $33,344 in Dauphin Island, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Sanibel, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dauphin Island, Alabama is cheaper than Sanibel, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Dauphin Island
than in Sanibel, Florida
Sanibel, FL vs. Dauphin Island, AL
Compared to Sanibel, Dauphin Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.3% 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
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  0.7% lower
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher