Cost of Living Calculator - Birmingham, Alabama vs Galveston, Texas


The cost of living in Galveston, Texas is 23.8% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $92,834 in Galveston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galveston, Texas is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
242% more expensive in Galveston
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs Galveston, TX
Compared to Birmingham, Galveston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  208.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher

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