Fairfax, Virginia vs. Galveston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galveston, Texas is 36.8% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $94,838 in Galveston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galveston, Texas is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Galveston
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Galveston, TX
Compared to Fairfax, Galveston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% 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
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  39.0% lower
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower