Austin, TX vs Menomonee Falls, 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
Menomonee Falls
74.4
#598 nationally
Austin leads in walk score (42 vs 27). Menomonee Falls leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 26.8 min). Menomonee Falls leads in cost of living index (110 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Menomonee Falls, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 74.4 (#598) |
| Population | 967,862 | 39,700 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $445,764 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $96,986 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 27 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 1.8 |
| 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 | R+19.8 |
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
Menomonee Falls, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$445,764
Population
39,700
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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