Abilene, TX vs Milton, GA
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
Milton
66
#1594 nationally
Milton leads in crime level (2.6 vs 11.6). Abilene leads in walk score (31 vs 12). Milton leads in median household income ($142,845 vs $59,254).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Abilene, TX | Milton, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#236) | 66 (#1594) |
| Population | 129,043 | 41,383 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $222,710 | $956,345 |
| Median Household Income | $59,254 | $142,845 |
| Average Commute | 15.2 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 12 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+49.8 | D+44.9 |
C+
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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D
66 Score
Milton, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$956,345
Population
41,383
Crime
Low
Walk Score
12
Southeast
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