Clearwater, Florida vs. Galveston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galveston, Texas is 5.4% cheaper than Clearwater, Florida.

You would need a salary of $47,275 in Galveston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Clearwater, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galveston, Texas is cheaper than Clearwater, Florida
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
21% cheaper in Galveston
than in Clearwater, Florida
Clearwater, FL vs. Galveston, TX
Compared to Clearwater, Galveston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  21.3% lower
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher