Galveston, Texas vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 88.0% more expensive than Galveston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $169,242 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Galveston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Galveston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
162% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Galveston, Texas
Galveston, TX vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Galveston, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.0% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  242.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  112.5% higher
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher