Irving, Texas vs. Muscle Shoals, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Muscle Shoals, Alabama is 18.7% cheaper than Irving, Texas.

You would need a salary of $40,637 in Muscle Shoals, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Irving, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Muscle Shoals, Alabama is cheaper than Irving, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Muscle Shoals
than in Irving, Texas
Irving, TX vs. Muscle Shoals, AL
Compared to Irving, Muscle Shoals is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  28.0% lower
  Health
  20.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower