Auburn, AL vs Frisco, TX
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.
Auburn
71.7
#960 nationally
Frisco
72.4
#895 nationally
Frisco leads in median household income ($134,891 vs $55,509). Auburn leads in average commute (19 min vs 29.4 min). Auburn leads in cost of living index (104 vs 118).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn, AL | Frisco, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#960) | 72.4 (#895) |
| Population | 82,025 | 219,587 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $423,354 | $649,173 |
| Median Household Income | $55,509 | $134,891 |
| Average Commute | 19 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.8 | R+11.2 |
C-
71.7 Score
Auburn, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$423,354
Population
82,025
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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C-
72.4 Score
Frisco, TX
Sports City USA
Median Home
$649,173
Population
219,587
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Southwest
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