Austin, TX vs Chesterfield, MO
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
68.3
#1322 nationally
Chesterfield
73.2
#769 nationally
Austin leads in walk score (42 vs 19). Chesterfield leads in median household income ($137,052 vs $91,461). Chesterfield leads in average commute (22.2 min vs 26.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Chesterfield, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 73.2 (#769) |
| Population | 967,862 | 49,166 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $581,834 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $137,052 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 22.2 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 19 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 2.6 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+23.4 |
D+
68.3 Score
Austin, TX
Live music capital meets tech innovation
Median Home
$504,148
Population
967,862
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southwest
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C
73.2 Score
Chesterfield, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$581,834
Population
49,166
Crime
Low
Walk Score
19
Midwest
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