Gulf Shores, Alabama vs. Corpus Christi, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Corpus Christi, Texas is 17.4% cheaper than Gulf Shores, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $41,313 in Corpus Christi, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Corpus Christi, Texas is cheaper than Gulf Shores, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Corpus Christi
than in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Gulf Shores, AL vs. Corpus Christi, TX
Compared to Gulf Shores, Corpus Christi is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  3.6% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower