Gainesville, Florida vs. Galveston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galveston, Texas is 4.1% more expensive than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $94,741 in Galveston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galveston, Texas is more expensive than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Galveston
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. Galveston, TX
Compared to Gainesville, Galveston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher