Destin, Florida vs. Galveston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galveston, Texas is 22.5% cheaper than Destin, Florida.

You would need a salary of $54,251 in Galveston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Destin, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galveston, Texas is cheaper than Destin, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Galveston
than in Destin, Florida
Destin, FL vs. Galveston, TX
Compared to Destin, Galveston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher