Crowley, TX vs Galveston, TX

Galveston is moderately more affordable than Crowley, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Crowley scores 106 compared to 98 for Galveston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Crowley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Crowley is $1,659/month compared to $1,278/month in Galveston — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Galveston has cheaper rent, Crowley actually has lower median home values ($241,500 vs $294,300).

Median household income in Crowley is $92,599 compared to $57,216 in Galveston (+61.8%). While Crowley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Crowley spend roughly 21.5% of their income on rent, less than the 26.8% in Galveston.