Austin, MN vs Westerville, OH
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
Westerville
71.2
#1015 nationally
Westerville leads in median household income ($103,617 vs $61,667). Austin leads in walk score (37 vs 28). Austin leads in average commute (17 min vs 21.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, MN | Westerville, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 83.9 (#10) | 71.2 (#1015) |
| Population | 26,171 | 37,958 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $193,110 | $454,134 |
| Median Household Income | $61,667 | $103,617 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.5 | R+6.6 |
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-
71.2 Score
Westerville, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$454,134
Population
37,958
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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