Austin, TX vs Wilmington, NC
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
Wilmington
67.8
#1388 nationally
Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $54,891). Austin leads in walk score (42 vs 32). Wilmington leads in cost of living index (101 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Wilmington, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 67.8 (#1388) |
| Population | 967,862 | 119,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $421,733 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $54,891 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 32 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | Moderate |
| School Rating | 7.2 | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+0.6 |
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+
67.8 Score
Wilmington, NC
Port City on the Cape Fear
Median Home
$421,733
Population
119,238
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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