Brenham, TX vs Galveston, TX

Brenham is moderately more affordable than Galveston, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Brenham scores 86 compared to 98 for Galveston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Galveston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brenham is $1,087/month compared to $1,278/month in Galveston — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brenham is more affordable at $223,200 median vs $294,300.

Median household income in Brenham is $57,207 compared to $57,216 in Galveston. Looking at affordability, residents of Brenham spend roughly 22.8% of their income on rent, less than the 26.8% in Galveston.