Galveston, Texas vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 7.8% more expensive than Galveston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $43,116 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Galveston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is more expensive than Galveston, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
50% more expensive in Dallas
than in Galveston, Texas
Galveston, TX vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Galveston, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  50.5% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher