Galveston, Texas vs. Lubbock, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lubbock, Texas is 13.9% cheaper than Galveston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $43,063 in Lubbock, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Galveston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lubbock, Texas is cheaper than Galveston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Lubbock
than in Galveston, Texas
Galveston, TX vs. Lubbock, TX
Compared to Galveston, Lubbock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  18.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower