Galveston, Texas vs. Swansea, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Swansea, Illinois is 6.6% cheaper than Galveston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $32,684 in Swansea, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Galveston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Swansea, Illinois is cheaper than Galveston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Swansea
than in Galveston, Texas
Galveston, TX vs. Swansea, IL
Compared to Galveston, Swansea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  22.0% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower