Auburn, AL vs Brenham, 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.
Auburn
71.7
#960 nationally
Brenham
66.6
#1518 nationally
Auburn leads in crime level (2.9 vs 14.5). Brenham leads in cost of living index (98 vs 104). Auburn leads in median household income ($55,509 vs $52,664).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn, AL | Brenham, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#960) | 66.6 (#1518) |
| Population | 82,025 | 19,142 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $423,354 | $329,916 |
| Median Household Income | $55,509 | $52,664 |
| Average Commute | 19 min | 18.3 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 14.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.8 | R+54.7 |
Data coverage note: Brenham is missing data for 1 metric that Auburn has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
71.7 Score
Auburn, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$423,354
Population
82,025
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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D
66.6 Score
Brenham, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$329,916
Population
19,142
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$52,664
Southwest
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