San Diego, California vs. Galveston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galveston, Texas is 41.6% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $24,535 in Galveston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galveston, Texas is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Galveston
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Galveston, TX
Compared to San Diego, Galveston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower