Austin, TX vs Battle Ground, WA
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
68.3
#1322 nationally
Battle Ground
68.3
#1323 nationally
Austin leads in walk score (42 vs 32). Austin leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 30.8 min). Battle Ground leads in cost of living index (125 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Battle Ground, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 68.3 (#1323) |
| Population | 967,862 | 22,285 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $608,297 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $94,360 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 32 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 2.2 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+7.0 |
D+
68.3 Score
Austin, TX
Live music capital meets tech innovation
Median Home
$504,148
Population
967,862
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southwest
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D+
68.3 Score
Battle Ground, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$608,297
Population
22,285
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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