Austin, TX vs Dearborn Heights, MI
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
Dearborn Heights
76.8
#307 nationally
Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $58,335). Dearborn Heights leads in cost of living index (92 vs 129). Dearborn Heights leads in walk score (47 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Dearborn Heights, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 76.8 (#307) |
| Population | 967,862 | 60,872 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $218,417 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $58,335 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 47 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 12.6 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+29.0 |
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
76.8 Score
Dearborn Heights, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$218,417
Population
60,872
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Midwest
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