Austin, TX vs Cutler Bay, FL
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
Cutler Bay
63
#1803 nationally
Austin leads in walk score (42 vs 27). Austin leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 40 min). Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $78,569).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Cutler Bay, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 63 (#1803) |
| Population | 967,862 | 43,762 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $567,212 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $78,569 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 40 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 27 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 4.1 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | R+11.4 |
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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D
63 Score
Cutler Bay, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$567,212
Population
43,762
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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