Austin, TX vs Lincoln, CA
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
Lincoln
72.8
#830 nationally
Lincoln leads in walk score (84 vs 42). Austin leads in cost of living index (129 vs 153). Austin leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 29.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Lincoln, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 72.8 (#830) |
| Population | 967,862 | 54,538 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $645,264 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $99,434 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 29.3 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 84 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 2.6 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | R+8.5 |
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-
72.8 Score
Lincoln, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$645,264
Population
54,538
Crime
Low
Walk Score
84
Pacific
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