Lubbock, Texas vs. Galveston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galveston, Texas is 16.1% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $37,790 in Galveston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galveston, Texas is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Galveston
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. Galveston, TX
Compared to Lubbock, Galveston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  6.4% higher
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher