Fort Kent, Maine vs. Galveston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galveston, Texas is 19.8% more expensive than Fort Kent, Maine.

You would need a salary of $59,910 in Galveston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Kent, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galveston, Texas is more expensive than Fort Kent, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Galveston
than in Fort Kent, Maine
Fort Kent, ME vs. Galveston, TX
Compared to Fort Kent, Galveston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% lower
  Commute
  23.3% higher
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher