Austin, MN vs Little Rock, AR
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
Little Rock
75.6
#438 nationally
Austin leads in average commute (17 min vs 21.4 min). Austin leads in median household income ($61,667 vs $54,891). Austin leads in walk score (37 vs 34).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, MN | Little Rock, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 83.9 (#10) | 75.6 (#438) |
| Population | 26,171 | 202,591 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $193,110 | $221,019 |
| Median Household Income | $61,667 | $54,891 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.5 | D+22.1 |
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
75.6 Score
Little Rock, AR
Arkansas capital with Southern charm
Median Home
$221,019
Population
202,591
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southwest
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