Galveston, TX vs Millbrae, 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
Millbrae
62.1
#1874 nationally
Galveston leads in cost of living index (101 vs 287). Millbrae leads in crime level (5.6 vs 14.7). Millbrae leads in median household income ($146,649 vs $57,453).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Galveston, TX | Millbrae, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.6 (#967) | 62.1 (#1874) |
| Population | 53,237 | 22,087 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $320,772 | $2,055,633 |
| Median Household Income | $57,453 | $146,649 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 14.7 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 287 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.4 | D+50.3 |
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-
62.1 Score
Millbrae, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,055,633
Population
22,087
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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