| | Galveston, TX | Gresham, OR | United States |
| Overall | 95.8 | 127.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 98.0 | 101.0 | 100 |
| Health | 97.7 | 90.6 | 100 |
| Housing | 96.4 | 142.3 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $347,400 | $423,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,100.0% | 8,270.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 77.8 | 105.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 107.5 | 140.3 | 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 Gresham 4 Reviews
First, EVERYTHING is close and conveniently located. Second, there is NO sales tax, so a $1.99 burger is $1.99. You don't have to figure out the tax on anything. Third, More
Beware of the I-Tax. It is costly. Not to mention if you are new to the area the I-Tax reflects on the entire Multnomah County area. Even if you rent you More
there are more than 2 months of summer there, lived there my whole More
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