Castine, Maine vs. Galveston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galveston, Texas is 17.1% cheaper than Castine, Maine.

You would need a salary of $41,460 in Galveston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Castine, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galveston, Texas is cheaper than Castine, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Galveston
than in Castine, Maine
Castine, ME vs. Galveston, TX
Compared to Castine, Galveston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  6.4% higher
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher