Sun City, Arizona vs. Galveston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galveston, Texas is 4.1% cheaper than Sun City, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $47,953 in Galveston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Sun City, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galveston, Texas is cheaper than Sun City, Arizona
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
30% cheaper in Galveston
than in Sun City, Arizona
Sun City, AZ vs. Galveston, TX
Compared to Sun City, Galveston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  30.7% lower
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher