Augusta, GA vs Murfreesboro, TN
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
Murfreesboro
65
#1659 nationally
Augusta leads in walk score (68 vs 25). Murfreesboro leads in median household income ($70,451 vs $50,605). Augusta leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 27.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Augusta, GA | Murfreesboro, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80 (#94) | 65 (#1659) |
| Population | 205,414 | 165,430 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $188,454 | $430,142 |
| Median Household Income | $50,605 | $70,451 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 27.3 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 14.2 | 11.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.6 | R+21.8 |
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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D
65 Score
Murfreesboro, TN
Mid-size Tennessee city with community character
Median Home
$430,142
Population
165,430
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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