Tempe, Arizona vs. Galveston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galveston, Texas is 16.8% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $48,265 in Galveston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galveston, Texas is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Galveston
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Galveston, TX
Compared to Tempe, Galveston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  28.0% lower
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher