Galveston, Texas vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 46.0% more expensive than Galveston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $72,999 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Galveston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove, California is more expensive than Galveston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Elk Grove
than in Galveston, Texas
Galveston, TX vs. Elk Grove, CA
Compared to Galveston, Elk Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.0% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  64.5% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher