Burien, WA vs Galveston, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Burien
64.2
#1708 nationally
Galveston
71.6
#967 nationally
Burien leads in median household income ($84,583 vs $57,453). Galveston leads in cost of living index (101 vs 139). Galveston leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 27.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burien, WA | Galveston, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1708) | 71.6 (#967) |
| Population | 50,730 | 53,237 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $643,360 | $320,772 |
| Median Household Income | $84,583 | $57,453 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 14.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | R+27.4 |
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64.2 Score
Burien, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$643,360
Population
50,730
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
Pacific
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71.6 Score
Galveston, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$320,772
Population
53,237
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
54
Southwest
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