Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Indiana vs Galveston, Texas


The cost of living in Galveston, Texas is 18.0% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $59,005 in Galveston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galveston, Texas is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Galveston
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs Galveston, TX
Compared to Lafayette, Galveston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  8.4% higher
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher

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