Galveston, TX vs Long Beach, CA
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
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Galveston leads in cost of living index (101 vs 142). Galveston leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 28.4 min). Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 54).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Galveston, TX | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.6 (#967) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 53,237 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $320,772 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $57,453 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 14.7 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.4 | D+32.9 |
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
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D-
62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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