Austin, MN vs Central, 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
Austin leads in walk score (37 vs 7). Austin leads in average commute (17 min vs 30.8 min). Austin leads in crime level (5.2 vs 7.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, MN | Central, LA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,171 | 29,781 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $193,110 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $61,667 | $82,714 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 7 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.5 | D+11.1 |
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83.9 Score
Austin, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$193,110
Population
26,171
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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Central, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Population
29,781
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
7
Median Income
$82,714
Southeast
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