Wichita, Kansas vs. Galveston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galveston, Texas is 14.8% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $84,973 in Galveston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galveston, Texas is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Galveston
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Galveston, TX
Compared to Wichita, Galveston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  3.2% lower
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher