Parkersburg, West Virginia vs. Galveston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galveston, Texas is 25.9% more expensive than Parkersburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $62,970 in Galveston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galveston, Texas is more expensive than Parkersburg, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in Galveston
than in Parkersburg, West Virginia
Parkersburg, WV vs. Galveston, TX
Compared to Parkersburg, Galveston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  4.9% higher
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher