Boston, Massachusetts vs. Galveston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galveston, Texas is 38.9% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $27,487 in Galveston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galveston, Texas is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Galveston
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Galveston, TX
Compared to Boston, Galveston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.9% 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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.1% lower
  Commute
  41.0% lower
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% lower