Austin, TX vs Franklin, WI
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
Franklin
74.3
#608 nationally
Austin leads in walk score (42 vs 17). Franklin leads in cost of living index (110 vs 129). Franklin leads in median household income ($100,524 vs $91,461).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Franklin, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 74.3 (#608) |
| Population | 967,862 | 35,485 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $447,838 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $100,524 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 17 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 1.4 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+38.5 |
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
74.3 Score
Franklin, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$447,838
Population
35,485
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
17
Midwest
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