Newark, New Jersey vs. Galveston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galveston, Texas is 23.7% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $30,521 in Galveston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galveston, Texas is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Galveston
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. Galveston, TX
Compared to Newark, Galveston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% lower
  Commute
  50.2% lower
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower