Jordan Gonzalez, allotting the album four stars from HM Magazine, says, "Ghost Ship stands a head taller in that crowd.

"[4] Awarding the album three and a half stars at CCM Magazine, Kevin Sparkman writes, "Costly rises to offer easy access points for those needing a message of Christ hope through song...There's a simplistic beauty at work here, leaving much room for spiritual communication.

"[8] Rating the album four and a half stars for Jesus Freak Hideout, Ryan Barbee describes, "The instrumentation is rich, the lyrics doctrinally and introspectively deep, and the production is fantastic.

"[5] Scott Fryberger, signaling in three and a half review by Jesus Freak Hideout, says, "A solid mixture of country gospel, contemporary pop, and alternative, it's a little more radio-friendly than I'm used to enjoying, but it's not a bad album, and it'd fit well next to your Rend Collective or Third Day albums.

"[7] Indicating in a four and a half star review at Jesus Freak Hideout, Mark Rice states, "Costly is without a doubt in the upper echelon of worship albums that have been released in 2015, and is destined for many repeat listens.