Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Galveston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galveston, Texas is 3.2% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $118,673 in Galveston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galveston, Texas is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Galveston
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Galveston, TX
Compared to Albuquerque, Galveston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  13.0% lower
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher