Augusta, GA vs Saginaw, 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.
Augusta
80
#94 nationally
Saginaw
75.9
#411 nationally
Augusta leads in walk score (68 vs 30). Saginaw leads in crime level (7.1 vs 14.2). Saginaw leads in median household income ($99,752 vs $50,605).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Augusta, GA | Saginaw, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80 (#94) | 75.9 (#411) |
| Population | 205,414 | 25,139 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $188,454 | $299,959 |
| Median Household Income | $50,605 | $99,752 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 14.2 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.6 | R+5.1 |
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
75.9 Score
Saginaw, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$299,959
Population
25,139
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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