Galveston, TX vs Lewisville, TX

Galveston is moderately more affordable than Lewisville, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Galveston scores 98 compared to 112 for Lewisville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lewisville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Galveston is $1,278/month compared to $1,572/month in Lewisville — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Galveston is more affordable at $294,300 median vs $350,200.

Median household income in Galveston is $57,216 compared to $85,002 in Lewisville (-32.7%). While Lewisville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Galveston spend roughly 26.8% of their income on rent, more than the 22.2% in Lewisville.

Climate-wise, Galveston is notably warmer with an average of 72.3°F compared to 66.6°F in Lewisville. Galveston receives more rainfall at 47.2" per year compared to 37" in Lewisville.