Galveston, TX vs Madison, WI
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
Madison
73.1
#790 nationally
Madison leads in median household income ($76,184 vs $57,453). Galveston leads in walk score (54 vs 48). Galveston leads in cost of living index (101 vs 109).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Galveston, TX | Madison, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.6 (#967) | 73.1 (#790) |
| Population | 53,237 | 269,840 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $320,772 | $432,061 |
| Median Household Income | $57,453 | $76,184 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 14.7 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.4 | D+51.7 |
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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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73.1 Score
Madison, WI
Education excellence on the isthmus
Median Home
$432,061
Population
269,840
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
A-
Midwest
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