Gulf Shores, AL Cost of Living


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Gulf Shores cost of living score
94.5
Less expensive
5.5% lower
than the US average
12.4% higher
than the Alabama average
Gulf Shores, Alabama gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 94.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.5% lower than the U.S. average and 12.4% lower than the average for Alabama.

Gulf Shores, AL

Housing costs in Gulf Shores?
A typical home costs $439,200, which is 29.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 105.2% more expensive than the average Alabama home, at $214,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Gulf Shores costs $1,240 per month, which is 13.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 24.2% more than the state average of $940.

Can I afford Gulf Shores?
To live comfortably in Gulf Shores, Alabama, a minimum annual income of $84,240 for a family, and $38,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Gulf Shores?
Gulf Shores, AL is known for its affordable cost of living. The cost of living index in Gulf Shores is about 13% lower than the national average and 12% lower than the state average. Even with a lower than average cost of living, residents still have access to everything they need to live comfortably. Groceries, housing, utilities and other necessities are all reasonably priced. In addition, there are a variety of restaurants and entertainment options in the area that provide additional value for locals. All in all, Gulf Shores offers an appealing combination of affordability and quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGulf ShoresAlabamaUnited States
  94.584.1100.0
  10094.4100
  115.5118.9100.0
  116.256.6100.0
  $439,200$214,000$338,100
  98.4%101.2%100.0%
  76.985.9100.0
  84.471.0100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Gulf Shores
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Over 3 years ago

Owned a place there for 20 years and spend a few weeks each season there. Heading back in a few weeks! Lows: Spotty internet for work. Saturday traffic. Hurricanes.  More

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I know that there are a few people out there that would just as soon throw rotten tomatoes at me for saying what I’m about to say, but I hate, hate, HATE living in Gulf  More

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Over 13 years ago

Gulf Shores offers many sunny days, compared to the rest of Baldwin County.  More

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