Austin, TX vs New Brighton, MN
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
New Brighton
75.6
#440 nationally
New Brighton leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 26.8 min). Austin leads in walk score (42 vs 35). New Brighton leads in cost of living index (112 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | New Brighton, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 75.6 (#440) |
| Population | 967,862 | 22,228 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $389,217 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $84,707 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 35 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 2.5 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+43.3 |
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
75.6 Score
New Brighton, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$389,217
Population
22,228
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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