Galveston, Texas vs. Des Moines, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 40.9% more expensive than Galveston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $225,400 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Galveston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is more expensive than Galveston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Galveston, Texas
Galveston, TX vs. Des Moines, WA
Compared to Galveston, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.9% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.3% lower
  Commute
  83.8% higher
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher