Evanston, Illinois vs. Galveston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galveston, Texas is 23.9% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $38,028 in Galveston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galveston, Texas is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Galveston
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. Galveston, TX
Compared to Evanston, 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  39.5% lower
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower