Southport, North Carolina vs. Galveston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galveston, Texas is 4.8% cheaper than Southport, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $82,845 in Galveston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Southport, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galveston, Texas is cheaper than Southport, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Galveston
than in Southport, North Carolina
Southport, NC vs. Galveston, TX
Compared to Southport, Galveston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher