Galveston, Texas vs. Port Aransas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Aransas, Texas is 20.4% more expensive than Galveston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $60,192 in Port Aransas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Galveston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Aransas, Texas is more expensive than Galveston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Port Aransas
than in Galveston, Texas
Galveston, TX vs. Port Aransas, TX
Compared to Galveston, Port Aransas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  2.8% higher
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower