Southlake, Texas vs. Shelby, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelby, Alabama is 42.0% cheaper than Southlake, Texas.

You would need a salary of $72,529 in Shelby, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Southlake, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelby, Alabama is cheaper than Southlake, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Shelby
than in Southlake, Texas
Southlake, TX vs. Shelby, AL
Compared to Southlake, Shelby is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.0% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  23.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower