Austin, TX vs Lino Lakes, MN
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
Lino Lakes
74.7
#565 nationally
Austin leads in walk score (42 vs 8). Lino Lakes leads in median household income ($120,745 vs $91,461). Lino Lakes leads in cost of living index (117 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Lino Lakes, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 74.7 (#565) |
| Population | 967,862 | 22,376 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $460,473 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $120,745 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 26.3 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 8 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 1.0 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | R+4.4 |
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
74.7 Score
Lino Lakes, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$460,473
Population
22,376
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
8
Midwest
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