Austin, TX vs Yukon, OK
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
Yukon
78
#206 nationally
Yukon leads in cost of living index (93 vs 129). Austin leads in walk score (42 vs 34). Yukon leads in average commute (21.9 min vs 26.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Yukon, OK |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 78 (#206) |
| Population | 967,862 | 26,388 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $276,382 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $75,865 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 21.9 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 34 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 4.6 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | R+40.4 |
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+
78 Score
Yukon, OK
Small Oklahoma city with local appeal
Median Home
$276,382
Population
26,388
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southwest
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