Tomball, Texas vs. Galveston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galveston, Texas is 7.3% cheaper than Tomball, Texas.

You would need a salary of $46,340 in Galveston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tomball, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galveston, Texas is cheaper than Tomball, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
33% cheaper in Galveston
than in Tomball, Texas
Tomball, TX vs. Galveston, TX
Compared to Tomball, Galveston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  34.0% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher