St. Petersburg, Florida vs. Galveston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galveston, Texas is 6.7% cheaper than St. Petersburg, Florida.

You would need a salary of $46,663 in Galveston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galveston, Texas is cheaper than St. Petersburg, Florida
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
20% cheaper in Galveston
than in St. Petersburg, Florida
St. Petersburg, FL vs. Galveston, TX
Compared to St. Petersburg, Galveston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher