Austin, TX vs Deltona, 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
Deltona
68.7
#1290 nationally
Austin leads in walk score (42 vs 16). Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $69,074). Austin leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 34.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Deltona, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 68.7 (#1290) |
| Population | 967,862 | 98,739 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $301,204 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $69,074 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 34.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 16 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 9.0 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | R+21.8 |
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+
68.7 Score
Deltona, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$301,204
Population
98,739
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
16
Southeast
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