Auburn, ME vs Austin, 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
72.7
#837 nationally
Austin
68.3
#1322 nationally
Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $59,659). Auburn leads in cost of living index (101 vs 129). Austin leads in walk score (42 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn, ME | Austin, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#837) | 68.3 (#1322) |
| Population | 24,793 | 967,862 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $333,086 | $504,148 |
| Median Household Income | $59,659 | $91,461 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.1 | D+39.3 |
C-
72.7 Score
Auburn, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$333,086
Population
24,793
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Northeast
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D+
68.3 Score
Austin, TX
Live music capital meets tech innovation
Median Home
$504,148
Population
967,862
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southwest
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