Corpus Christi, Texas vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 21.0% more expensive than Corpus Christi, Texas.

You would need a salary of $90,771 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is more expensive than Corpus Christi, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Corpus Christi, Texas
Corpus Christi, TX vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Corpus Christi, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% higher
      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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  3.5% lower
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher