Austin, TX vs Universal City, TX
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
Universal City
74.6
#577 nationally
Universal City leads in cost of living index (99 vs 129). Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $71,287). Austin leads in walk score (42 vs 36).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Universal City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 74.6 (#577) |
| Population | 967,862 | 20,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $266,030 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $71,287 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 36 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 7.1 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+9.8 |
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
74.6 Score
Universal City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,030
Population
20,028
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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