Austin, TX vs Cedar Rapids, IA
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
Cedar Rapids
81
#53 nationally
Cedar Rapids leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 26.8 min). Cedar Rapids leads in cost of living index (91 vs 129). Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $66,895).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Cedar Rapids, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 81 (#53) |
| Population | 967,862 | 135,958 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $214,766 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $66,895 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 34 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 7.2 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+9.9 |
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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B-
81 Score
Cedar Rapids, IA
Mid-size Iowa city with community character
Median Home
$214,766
Population
135,958
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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