Columbia, Missouri vs. Galveston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galveston, Texas is 4.3% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $67,823 in Galveston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galveston, Texas is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Galveston
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Galveston, TX
Compared to Columbia, Galveston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  5.4% higher
  Health
  21.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher