Cape Girardeau, Missouri vs. Galveston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galveston, Texas is 15.1% more expensive than Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $28,778 in Galveston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galveston, Texas is more expensive than Cape Girardeau, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Galveston
than in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Cape Girardeau, MO vs. Galveston, TX
Compared to Cape Girardeau, Galveston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  11.1% higher
  Health
  18.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher