Austin, TX vs Pico Rivera, CA
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
Pico Rivera
62.5
#1852 nationally
Pico Rivera leads in walk score (59 vs 42). Austin leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 30.8 min). Austin leads in cost of living index (129 vs 148).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Pico Rivera, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 62.5 (#1852) |
| Population | 967,862 | 59,189 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $753,964 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $82,539 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 59 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 12.8 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+32.9 |
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-
62.5 Score
Pico Rivera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,964
Population
59,189
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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