Abilene, TX vs Jeffersonville, IN
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.
Abilene
77.5
#236 nationally
Jeffersonville
76
#396 nationally
Abilene leads in average commute (15.2 min vs 20.7 min). Jeffersonville leads in crime level (8.8 vs 11.6). Abilene leads in walk score (31 vs 24).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Abilene, TX | Jeffersonville, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#236) | 76 (#396) |
| Population | 129,043 | 51,235 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $222,710 | $254,325 |
| Median Household Income | $59,254 | $67,566 |
| Average Commute | 15.2 min | 20.7 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 8.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+49.8 | R+20.4 |
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77.5 Score
Abilene, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$222,710
Population
129,043
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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76 Score
Jeffersonville, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$254,325
Population
51,235
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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