Austin, TX vs Dania Beach, FL
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
Dania Beach
69.3
#1225 nationally
Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $46,330). Dania Beach leads in walk score (52 vs 42). Dania Beach leads in cost of living index (108 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Dania Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 69.3 (#1225) |
| Population | 967,862 | 31,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $337,246 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $46,330 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 52 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 6.7 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+17.0 |
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+
69.3 Score
Dania Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,246
Population
31,915
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
52
Southeast
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