Galveston, TX Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Galveston, Texas?
$5,550 / month
for a family, 2.8% more expensive than the national average A total of $66,600 for the year for a family.
$3,500 / month
for a single person, 26.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $42,000 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, 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, TX

Housing costs in Galveston?
A typical home costs $347,400, which is 2.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 16.7% more expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Galveston costs $1,260 per month, which is 11.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Galveston?
To live comfortably in Galveston, Texas, a minimum annual income of $66,600 for a family, and $42,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Galveston?
Galveston, TX has an overall low cost of living due mainly in part to its low housing prices and taxes while utility costs remain quite reasonable too which makes this city a viable choice even at its elevated price tags associated with goods and services here too.
   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
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  96.4  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$297,600$338,100
  91.0  Unlock100.0
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  107.5  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 9 years ago

Your intro page for Galveston, Texas shows the location as: Location: Southeast Texas, 50 miles inland from the Gulf Coast I'd like to let you know that Galveston (not  More

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Galveston is one of the friendliest, relaxing invigorating places my family and I have visited. My children love this island, and we are considering moving here.  More

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I was born on the island in 1948 and graduated from Ball High in 1966. Growing up on the island was a lot of fun and the island was clean and safe. I have seen the  More

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