Austin, TX vs Montgomery, AL

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

vs

Montgomery

77.8

#216 nationally

Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $54,166). Austin leads in walk score (42 vs 26). Montgomery leads in cost of living index (89 vs 129).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Austin, TX Montgomery, AL
WhereAtHome Score 68.3 (#1322) 77.8 (#216)
Population 967,862 195,287
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $504,148 $152,082
Median Household Income $91,461 $54,166
Average Commute 26.8 min 19.9 min
Walk Score 42 26
Crime Level Moderate 16.3
School Rating 7.2 N/A
Cost of Living Index 129 89
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+39.3 D+30.7