Sugar Land, Texas vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 10.6% cheaper than Sugar Land, Texas.

You would need a salary of $44,704 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Sugar Land, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is cheaper than Sugar Land, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
36% cheaper in Gulf Shores
than in Sugar Land, Texas
Sugar Land, TX vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Sugar Land, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  36.6% lower
  Health
  18.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower