Austin, TX vs San Leandro, 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
San Leandro
60.8
#1925 nationally
San Leandro leads in walk score (65 vs 42). Austin leads in cost of living index (129 vs 173). Austin leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 32.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | San Leandro, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 60.8 (#1925) |
| Population | 967,862 | 85,784 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $805,034 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $97,141 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 65 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 15.0 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+53.6 |
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-
60.8 Score
San Leandro, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$805,034
Population
85,784
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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