Tacoma, Washington vs. Galveston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galveston, Texas is 20.6% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $51,614 in Galveston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galveston, Texas is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Galveston
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Galveston, TX
Compared to Tacoma, Galveston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.2% higher
  Commute
  34.8% lower
  Health
  10.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower