Balch Springs, TX vs Galt, 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.
Balch Springs
71
#1030 nationally
Galt
63
#1805 nationally
Galt leads in median household income ($85,069 vs $58,680). Balch Springs leads in cost of living index (92 vs 133). Galt leads in walk score (33 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Balch Springs, TX | Galt, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1030) | 63 (#1805) |
| Population | 26,711 | 25,767 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $224,320 | $535,863 |
| Median Household Income | $58,680 | $85,069 |
| Average Commute | 37.2 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 11.4 | 11.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+19.7 |
C-
71 Score
Balch Springs, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$224,320
Population
26,711
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
27
Southwest
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D
63 Score
Galt, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$535,863
Population
25,767
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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