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AUSTIN vs. GULF SHORES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Austin, Texas vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is
21.7%
cheaper
than Austin, Texas.
You would need a salary of
$56,365
in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is
cheaper
than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Gulf Shores
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Austin, Gulf Shores is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
21.7% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
3.4% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
29.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.7% lower
Commute
30.0% lower
Health
13.7% higher
Taxes
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Personal
1.5% lower
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