What is a pro or con of living in Galveston, Texascompared to Russellville, Kentucky?

Median Home Cost is 117% more expensive in Galveston.

What salary do I need to live in Galveston, Texas copmared to Russellville, Kentucky?

A salary of $60,000 in Russellville, Kentucky should increase to $78,850 in Galveston, Texas (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.

RUSSELLVILLE vs. GALVESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Russellville, Kentucky vs. Galveston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galveston, Texas is 31.4% more expensive than Russellville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $78,850 in Galveston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Russellville, Kentucky.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Galveston
than in Russellville, Kentucky

Russellville, KY vs. Galveston, TX

Compared to Russellville, Galveston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

89.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.9% lower

Commute

18.2% higher

Health

3.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.6% higher

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Russellville, Kentucky vs. Galveston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

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