Gulf Shores, Alabama vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 27.7% more expensive than Gulf Shores, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $63,870 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Gulf Shores, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Austin
than in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Gulf Shores, AL vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Gulf Shores, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% higher
      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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  42.9% higher
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher