Melbourne Beach, Florida vs. Galveston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galveston, Texas is 21.9% cheaper than Melbourne Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $78,083 in Galveston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galveston, Texas is cheaper than Melbourne Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Galveston
than in Melbourne Beach, Florida
Melbourne Beach, FL vs. Galveston, TX
Compared to Melbourne Beach, Galveston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  10.7% lower
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher