Galveston, TX vs Puyallup, WA
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
Puyallup
62.8
#1824 nationally
Galveston leads in walk score (54 vs 32). Puyallup leads in median household income ($90,592 vs $57,453). Galveston leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 32 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Galveston, TX | Puyallup, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.6 (#967) | 62.8 (#1824) |
| Population | 53,237 | 42,179 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $320,772 | $573,027 |
| Median Household Income | $57,453 | $90,592 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 32 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 14.7 | 10.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.4 | D+10.8 |
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-
62.8 Score
Puyallup, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$573,027
Population
42,179
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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