Galveston, TX vs Jefferson City, MO
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.
Galveston
71.6
#967 nationally
Jefferson City
75.1
#501 nationally
Galveston leads in walk score (54 vs 24). Jefferson City leads in crime level (9.1 vs 14.7). Jefferson City leads in average commute (15.5 min vs 20.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Galveston, TX | Jefferson City, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.6 (#967) | 75.1 (#501) |
| Population | 53,237 | 42,552 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $320,772 | $280,343 |
| Median Household Income | $57,453 | $63,649 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 15.5 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 14.7 | 9.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.4 | R+34.4 |
C-
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
View Galveston, TX →
C
75.1 Score
Jefferson City, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$280,343
Population
42,552
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Midwest
View Jefferson City, MO →
Try a different matchup
Swap Galveston for: