Austin, MN vs Baton Rouge, LA

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.

Austin

83.9

#10 nationally

vs

Baton Rouge

74.1

#631 nationally

Austin leads in crime level (5.2 vs 14.9). Austin leads in average commute (17 min vs 21.5 min). Austin leads in median household income ($61,667 vs $50,155).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Austin, MN Baton Rouge, LA
WhereAtHome Score 83.9 (#10) 74.1 (#631)
Population 26,171 219,573
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $193,110 $233,136
Median Household Income $61,667 $50,155
Average Commute 17 min 21.5 min
Walk Score 37 39
Crime Level 5.2 14.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 91 99
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+10.5 D+11.1
Austin, MN
B
83.9 Score

Austin, MN

Small Minnesota city with local appeal

Median Home

$193,110

Population

26,171

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

37

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Baton Rouge, LA
C
74.1 Score

Baton Rouge, LA

Growing Louisiana city with expanding opportunities

Median Home

$233,136

Population

219,573

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

39

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