What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Galveston, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 85% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Galveston, Texas?

A salary of $75,000 in Galveston, Texas should increase to $120,544 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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GALVESTON vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Galveston, Texas vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 60.7% more expensive than Galveston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $120,544 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Galveston, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Galveston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Washington
than in Galveston, Texas

Galveston, TX vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Galveston, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

60.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

16.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

176.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

16.5% higher

Commute

73.9% higher

Health

2.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.2% higher

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