Austin, TX vs Pawtucket, RI
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
Pawtucket
71.2
#1011 nationally
Pawtucket leads in walk score (71 vs 42). Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $62,799). Pawtucket leads in cost of living index (108 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Pawtucket, RI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 71.2 (#1011) |
| Population | 967,862 | 75,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $403,719 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $62,799 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 71 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 8.4 |
| 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+14.4 |
D+
68.3 Score
Austin, TX
Live music capital meets tech innovation
Median Home
$504,148
Population
967,862
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southwest
View Austin, TX →
C-
71.2 Score
Pawtucket, RI
Rhode Island community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$403,719
Population
75,321
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Northeast
View Pawtucket, RI →
Try a different matchup
Swap Austin for: