Austin, MN vs Texas City, TX
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
Texas City
77.2
#273 nationally
Austin leads in crime level (5.2 vs 9.3). Austin leads in average commute (17 min vs 23.4 min). Austin leads in walk score (37 vs 36).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, MN | Texas City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 83.9 (#10) | 77.2 (#273) |
| Population | 26,171 | 56,609 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $193,110 | $230,169 |
| Median Household Income | $61,667 | $61,359 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.5 | R+27.4 |
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+
77.2 Score
Texas City, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$230,169
Population
56,609
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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