What is a pro or con of living in Galveston, Texascompared to Indianapolis, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 56% more expensive in Galveston.

What salary do I need to live in Galveston, Texas copmared to Indianapolis, Indiana?

A salary of $50,000 in Indianapolis, Indiana should increase to $55,183 in Galveston, Texas (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

INDIANAPOLIS vs. GALVESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Galveston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galveston, Texas is 10.4% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $55,183 in Galveston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Galveston, Texas is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Galveston
than in Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, IN vs. Galveston, TX

Compared to Indianapolis, Galveston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

40.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.9% higher

Commute

14.3% lower

Health

2.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.5% higher

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Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Galveston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

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Indianapolis, IN vs. Galveston, TX

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