Rockwall, Texas vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 10.5% cheaper than Rockwall, Texas.

You would need a salary of $71,590 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockwall, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is cheaper than Rockwall, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Gulf Shores
than in Rockwall, Texas
Rockwall, TX vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Rockwall, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  38.1% lower
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower