Austin, TX vs Citrus Heights, CA
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
Citrus Heights
65.5
#1627 nationally
Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $75,022). Austin leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 27.6 min). Citrus Heights leads in walk score (43 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Citrus Heights, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 65.5 (#1627) |
| Population | 967,862 | 86,239 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $476,900 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $75,022 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 43 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 12.0 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+19.7 |
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
65.5 Score
Citrus Heights, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$476,900
Population
86,239
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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