Galveston, Texas vs. Riverside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Riverside, California is 43.1% more expensive than Galveston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $400,726 in Riverside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Galveston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Riverside, California is more expensive than Galveston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Riverside
than in Galveston, Texas
Galveston, TX vs. Riverside, CA
Compared to Galveston, Riverside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.1% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% higher
  Commute
  87.8% higher
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher