Galveston, Texas vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 63.7% more expensive than Galveston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $70,397 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Galveston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Galveston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Boston
than in Galveston, Texas
Galveston, TX vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Galveston, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.7% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  198.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.4% higher
  Commute
  69.4% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.7% higher