Kansas City, Missouri vs. Galveston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galveston, Texas is 6.6% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $159,898 in Galveston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galveston, Texas is more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Galveston
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. Galveston, TX
Compared to Kansas City, Galveston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  12.3% lower
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher