McKinney, Texas vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 7.9% cheaper than McKinney, Texas.

You would need a salary of $92,091 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in McKinney, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is cheaper than McKinney, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Gulf Shores
than in McKinney, Texas
Mckinney, TX vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Mckinney, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher

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