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GULF SHORES vs. HOUSTON
Cost of Living Comparison
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Gulf Shores, Alabama vs. Houston, Texas
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Houston, Texas is
5.7%
cheaper
than Gulf Shores, Alabama.
You would need a salary of
$94,274
in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is
cheaper
than Gulf Shores, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Houston
than in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Gulf Shores, AL vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Gulf Shores, Houston is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
5.7% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
1.9% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
28.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
1.9% lower
Commute
54.7% higher
Health
17.7% lower
Taxes
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Personal
1.5% higher
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