Murray, Kentucky vs. Galveston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galveston, Texas is 21.8% more expensive than Murray, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $60,923 in Galveston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Murray, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galveston, Texas is more expensive than Murray, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Galveston
than in Murray, Kentucky
Murray, KY vs. Galveston, TX
Compared to Murray, Galveston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  17.9% higher
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher