Bellingham, Washington vs. Galveston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galveston, Texas is 23.9% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $38,028 in Galveston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galveston, Texas is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Galveston
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Galveston, TX
Compared to Bellingham, Galveston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.6% higher
  Commute
  5.1% lower
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower