Austin, TX vs Northglenn, CO
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
Northglenn
66.7
#1511 nationally
Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $77,797). Northglenn leads in walk score (47 vs 42). Northglenn leads in cost of living index (125 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Northglenn, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 66.7 (#1511) |
| Population | 967,862 | 38,164 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $458,944 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $77,797 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 27.3 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 47 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 11.8 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+9.0 |
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
66.7 Score
Northglenn, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$458,944
Population
38,164
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
West
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