Augusta, GA vs Burbank, IL
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.
Augusta
80
#94 nationally
Burbank
75.4
#459 nationally
Burbank leads in crime level (5.4 vs 14.2). Burbank leads in median household income ($81,060 vs $50,605). Augusta leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 33.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Augusta, GA | Burbank, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80 (#94) | 75.4 (#459) |
| Population | 205,414 | 28,164 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $188,454 | $316,257 |
| Median Household Income | $50,605 | $81,060 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 33.2 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 14.2 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.6 | D+42.0 |
B-
80 Score
Augusta, GA
Growing Georgia city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$188,454
Population
205,414
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
68
Southeast
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C
75.4 Score
Burbank, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$316,257
Population
28,164
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
59
Midwest
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