Charleston, West Virginia vs. Galveston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galveston, Texas is 15.8% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $37,221 in Galveston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galveston, Texas is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Galveston
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. Galveston, TX
Compared to Charleston, Galveston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  10.6% lower
  Health
  28.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher