Galveston County, TX Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Galveston, Texas?
$5,070 / month
for a family, 6.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $60,840 for the year for a family.
$3,667 / month
for a single person, 23.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $44,000 for the year for a single person.

Galveston cost of living score
95.8
Less expensive
4.2% lower
than the US average
1.7% higher
than the Texas average
Galveston Te County, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 95.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.2% lower than the U.S. average and 1.7% lower than the average for Texas.

Galveston County, TX

Housing costs in Galveston?
A typical home costs $316,600, which is 6.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 6.4% more expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Galveston costs $1,310 per month, which is 8.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 2.3% more than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Galveston?
To live comfortably in Galveston Te County, Texas, a minimum annual income of $60,840 for a family, and $44,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Galveston?
The cost of living in Galveston, TX County is 95.8, which is slightly lower than the US average of 100. Despite this, the median house value in Galveston County is actually higher than the US average, at $316600 compared to $338,100. This suggests that although there are cheaper costs associated with living in Galveston County relative to other places in the United States, you can still expect to pay a premium for certain goods and services due to its desirability as a place to live.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesGalvestonTexasUnited States
    Unlock94.2100.0
  98.0  Unlock100.0
    Unlock100.0100.0
  93.5  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$297,600$338,100
  91.9  Unlock100.0
    Unlock103.3100.0
  107.2  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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