Austin, TX vs Bossier City, LA
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
Bossier City
71.9
#944 nationally
Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $54,100). Bossier City leads in average commute (18.7 min vs 26.8 min). Austin leads in walk score (42 vs 31).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Bossier City, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 71.9 (#944) |
| Population | 967,862 | 62,738 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $231,618 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $54,100 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 18.7 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 31 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 25.0 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | R+43.3 |
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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C-
71.9 Score
Bossier City, LA
Louisiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$231,618
Population
62,738
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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