Anchorage, Alaska vs. Galveston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galveston, Texas is 19.2% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $56,543 in Galveston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galveston, Texas is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
39% cheaper in Galveston
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Galveston, TX
Compared to Anchorage, Galveston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  19.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  25.6% lower
  Health
  22.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower