Austin, TX vs Rocky River, OH
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
Rocky River
77.9
#211 nationally
Rocky River leads in cost of living index (106 vs 129). Rocky River leads in average commute (22.3 min vs 26.8 min). Rocky River leads in walk score (44 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Rocky River, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 77.9 (#211) |
| Population | 967,862 | 21,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $408,262 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $90,459 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 22.3 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 44 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 0.6 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+31.5 |
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+
77.9 Score
Rocky River, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$408,262
Population
21,236
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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