Austin, TX vs Leavenworth, KS
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
Leavenworth
74.4
#594 nationally
Leavenworth leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 26.8 min). Austin leads in walk score (42 vs 29). Leavenworth leads in cost of living index (92 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Leavenworth, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 74.4 (#594) |
| Population | 967,862 | 37,034 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $266,053 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $67,360 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 18.3 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 29 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 13.6 |
| 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 | R+22.8 |
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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C
74.4 Score
Leavenworth, KS
Small Kansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,053
Population
37,034
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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