Austin, MN vs Painesville, OH
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
Painesville
78
#202 nationally
Austin leads in average commute (17 min vs 21.6 min). Austin leads in median household income ($61,667 vs $51,373). Painesville leads in crime level (5.0 vs 5.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, MN | Painesville, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 83.9 (#10) | 78 (#202) |
| Population | 26,171 | 20,605 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $193,110 | $231,205 |
| Median Household Income | $61,667 | $51,373 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.5 | R+14.3 |
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+
78 Score
Painesville, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$231,205
Population
20,605
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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