Austin, TX vs Miami, FL
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
Miami
64.3
#1703 nationally
Miami leads in walk score (77 vs 42). Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $51,362). Austin leads in school rating (7.2 vs 5.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Miami, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 64.3 (#1703) |
| Population | 967,862 | 449,514 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $583,609 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $51,362 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 77 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | 7.2 | 5.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | R+11.4 |
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
64.3 Score
Miami, FL
Gateway to Latin America
Median Home
$583,609
Population
449,514
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southeast
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