Burlington, VT vs Watauga, 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.
Burlington
73.4
#732 nationally
Watauga
80.2
#92 nationally
Burlington leads in walk score (63 vs 40). Burlington leads in average commute (18.6 min vs 28.7 min). Watauga leads in median household income ($88,775 vs $62,078).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burlington, VT | Watauga, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.4 (#732) | 80.2 (#92) |
| Population | 45,445 | 22,934 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $516,143 | $276,575 |
| Median Household Income | $62,078 | $88,775 |
| Average Commute | 18.6 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | 40 |
| Crime Level | Low | 3.1 |
| School Rating | 7.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+5.1 |
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73.4 Score
Burlington, VT
Green Mountain paradise on Lake Champlain
Median Home
$516,143
Population
45,445
Crime
Low
Schools
B+
Northeast
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B-
80.2 Score
Watauga, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$276,575
Population
22,934
Crime
Low
Walk Score
40
Southwest
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