Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Galveston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galveston, Texas is 34.1% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $49,420 in Galveston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galveston, Texas is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Galveston
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Galveston, TX
Compared to Scottsdale, Galveston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.1% lower
      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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  28.8% lower
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher

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