| | Galveston, TX | Jacksonville Beach, FL | United States |
| Overall | 95.8 | 95.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 98.0 | 105.8 | 100 |
| Health | 97.7 | 100.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 96.4 | 160.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $347,400 | $583,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,100.0% | 10,090.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 77.8 | 97.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 107.5 | 104.2 | 100 |
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Reviews for Galveston 
11 Reviews
Your intro page for Galveston, Texas shows the location as:
Location: Southeast Texas, 50 miles inland from the Gulf Coast
I'd like to let you know that Galveston (not More
Galveston is one of the friendliest, relaxing invigorating places my family and I have visited. My children love this island, and we are considering moving here. More
I was born on the island in 1948 and graduated from Ball High in 1966. Growing up on the island was a lot of fun and the island was clean and safe. I have seen the More
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Reviews for Jacksonville Beach 
8 Reviews
Moved here from Los Angeles. Couldn’t be happier - great climate, great people, low taxes and cost of living. No complaints More
Great lifestyle! Residential beach community with one of the lowest chances of receiving a direct hurricane hit along the Florida coastline. You will find fabulous More
Never realized how much cooler living by the beach can More
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