Merced, California vs. Galveston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galveston, Texas is 11.4% cheaper than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $44,283 in Galveston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galveston, Texas is cheaper than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Galveston
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs. Galveston, TX
Compared to Merced, Galveston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% lower
  Commute
  23.0% lower
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher