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HOUSTON vs. GULF SHORES
Cost of Living Comparison
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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
$42,429
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
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Food
1.9% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
40.1% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
2.0% higher
Commute
35.4% lower
Health
21.5% higher
Taxes
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Personal
1.5% lower
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