Columbus, OH vs Galveston, TX
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.
Columbus
76.5
#341 nationally
Galveston
71.6
#967 nationally
Galveston leads in walk score (54 vs 41). Galveston leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 23.1 min). Columbus leads in median household income ($62,889 vs $57,453).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbus, OH | Galveston, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.5 (#341) | 71.6 (#967) |
| Population | 913,175 | 53,237 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $248,686 | $320,772 |
| Median Household Income | $62,889 | $57,453 |
| Average Commute | 23.1 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 54 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 14.7 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.4 | R+27.4 |
C
76.5 Score
Columbus, OH
Ohio's capital city on the rise
Median Home
$248,686
Population
913,175
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Midwest
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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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