Bangor, Maine vs. Galveston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galveston, Texas is 11.5% more expensive than Bangor, Maine.

You would need a salary of $44,284 in Galveston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bangor, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galveston, Texas is more expensive than Bangor, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Galveston
than in Bangor, Maine
Bangor, ME vs. Galveston, TX
Compared to Bangor, Galveston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% lower
  Commute
  12.9% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher