Austin, MN vs College Station, 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.
Austin
83.9
#10 nationally
College Station
72.7
#841 nationally
Austin leads in cost of living index (91 vs 110). Austin leads in median household income ($61,667 vs $52,397). College Station leads in crime level (4.7 vs 5.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, MN | College Station, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 83.9 (#10) | 72.7 (#841) |
| Population | 26,171 | 125,192 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $193,110 | $349,346 |
| Median Household Income | $61,667 | $52,397 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 16.9 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 4.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.5 | R+24.9 |
B
83.9 Score
Austin, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$193,110
Population
26,171
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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C-
72.7 Score
College Station, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$349,346
Population
125,192
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southwest
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