Auburn, AL vs Bryan, 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
Bryan
72.5
#870 nationally
Auburn leads in crime level (2.9 vs 10.5). Bryan leads in walk score (33 vs 28). Bryan leads in cost of living index (97 vs 104).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn, AL | Bryan, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#960) | 72.5 (#870) |
| Population | 82,025 | 89,615 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $423,354 | $276,528 |
| Median Household Income | $55,509 | $55,234 |
| Average Commute | 19 min | 17.9 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 10.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.8 | R+24.9 |
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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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72.5 Score
Bryan, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$276,528
Population
89,615
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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