Galveston, Texas vs. Athens, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens, Ohio is 15.3% cheaper than Galveston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $70,333 in Athens, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Galveston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Ohio is cheaper than Galveston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Athens
than in Galveston, Texas
Galveston, TX vs. Athens, OH
Compared to Galveston, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% higher
  Commute
  23.5% lower
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower