Huntsville, Alabama vs. Galveston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galveston, Texas is 3.3% more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $51,654 in Galveston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galveston, Texas is more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Galveston
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs. Galveston, TX
Compared to Huntsville, Galveston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  3.5% lower
  Health
  21.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher