Austin, TX vs Brookhaven, GA
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
Brookhaven
62.8
#1821 nationally
Brookhaven leads in median household income ($114,570 vs $91,461). Austin leads in cost of living index (129 vs 144). Brookhaven leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 26.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Brookhaven, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 62.8 (#1821) |
| Population | 967,862 | 57,945 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $753,512 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $114,570 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 8.3 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+64.8 |
Data coverage note: Brookhaven is missing data for 1 metric that Austin has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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-
62.8 Score
Brookhaven, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,512
Population
57,945
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,570
Southeast
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