Galveston, Texas vs. Brownsville, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brownsville, Texas is 21.7% cheaper than Galveston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $78,335 in Brownsville, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Galveston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brownsville, Texas is cheaper than Galveston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Brownsville
than in Galveston, Texas
Galveston, TX vs. Brownsville, TX
Compared to Galveston, Brownsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  10.0% higher
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.4% lower