Austin, TX vs Elizabeth, NJ
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
Elizabeth
66.6
#1519 nationally
Elizabeth leads in walk score (80 vs 42). Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $59,939). Elizabeth leads in cost of living index (126 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Elizabeth, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 66.6 (#1519) |
| Population | 967,862 | 135,829 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $548,370 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $59,939 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 26.7 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 80 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 11.2 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+24.2 |
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
66.6 Score
Elizabeth, NJ
Mid-size New Jersey city with community character
Median Home
$548,370
Population
135,829
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
80
Northeast
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