Galveston, Texas vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 71.2% more expensive than Galveston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $85,592 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Galveston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Galveston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in San Diego
than in Galveston, Texas
Galveston, TX vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Galveston, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.2% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  220.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  54.5% higher
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher