Houston, Texas vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 6.1% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $127,288 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Houston, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  35.4% lower
  Health
  21.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower