Leander, Texas vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 15.2% cheaper than Leander, Texas.

You would need a salary of $148,472 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Leander, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is cheaper than Leander, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Gulf Shores
than in Leander, Texas
Leander, TX vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Leander, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher