Austin, MN vs Mount Pleasant, WI
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
Mount Pleasant
75.8
#417 nationally
Austin leads in walk score (37 vs 20). Mount Pleasant leads in crime level (3.1 vs 5.2). Mount Pleasant leads in median household income ($83,827 vs $61,667).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, MN | Mount Pleasant, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 83.9 (#10) | 75.8 (#417) |
| Population | 26,171 | 27,727 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $193,110 | $350,442 |
| Median Household Income | $61,667 | $83,827 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.5 | R+6.2 |
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
Midwest
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C
75.8 Score
Mount Pleasant, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$350,442
Population
27,727
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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