Austin, MN vs Pearl, MS

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

Pearl

78

#203 nationally

Austin leads in walk score (37 vs 18). Austin leads in average commute (17 min vs 25.1 min). Austin leads in median household income ($61,667 vs $56,838).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Austin, MN Pearl, MS
WhereAtHome Score 83.9 (#10) 78 (#203)
Population 26,171 28,117
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $193,110 $211,159
Median Household Income $61,667 $56,838
Average Commute 17 min 25.1 min
Walk Score 37 18
Crime Level 5.2 4.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 91 90
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+10.5 R+47.1