Galveston, Texas vs. Belmond, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Belmond, Iowa is 22.9% cheaper than Galveston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $38,527 in Belmond, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Galveston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Belmond, Iowa is cheaper than Galveston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Belmond
than in Galveston, Texas
Galveston, TX vs. Belmond, IA
Compared to Galveston, Belmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  27.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower