Gulf Shores, Alabama vs. Fort Worth, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Worth, Texas is 1.1% cheaper than Gulf Shores, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $24,729 in Fort Worth, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Worth, Texas is cheaper than Gulf Shores, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Fort Worth
than in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Gulf Shores, AL vs. Fort Worth, TX
Compared to Gulf Shores, Fort Worth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  48.1% higher
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher