Augusta, GA vs Hobbs, NM
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.
Augusta
80
#94 nationally
Hobbs
75.4
#463 nationally
Augusta leads in walk score (68 vs 39). Augusta leads in crime level (14.2 vs 21.7). Hobbs leads in median household income ($63,804 vs $50,605).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Augusta, GA | Hobbs, NM |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80 (#94) | 75.4 (#463) |
| Population | 205,414 | 39,386 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $188,454 | $216,854 |
| Median Household Income | $50,605 | $63,804 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 14.2 | 21.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.6 | R+61.6 |
B-
80 Score
Augusta, GA
Growing Georgia city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$188,454
Population
205,414
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
68
Southeast
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C
75.4 Score
Hobbs, NM
Small New Mexico city with local appeal
Median Home
$216,854
Population
39,386
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Southwest
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