Gulf Shores, Alabama vs. Alpine, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpine, Texas is 16.8% cheaper than Gulf Shores, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $62,414 in Alpine, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpine, Texas is cheaper than Gulf Shores, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Alpine
than in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Gulf Shores, AL vs. Alpine, TX
Compared to Gulf Shores, Alpine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower