Gulf Shores, Alabama vs. Conroe, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Conroe, Texas is 6.1% cheaper than Gulf Shores, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $46,940 in Conroe, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Conroe, Texas is cheaper than Gulf Shores, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Conroe
than in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Gulf Shores, AL vs. Conroe, TX
Compared to Gulf Shores, Conroe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  20.0% higher
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher