Austin, TX vs North Aurora, IL
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
North Aurora
73.3
#759 nationally
Austin leads in walk score (42 vs 21). North Aurora leads in median household income ($104,547 vs $91,461). North Aurora leads in cost of living index (113 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | North Aurora, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 73.3 (#759) |
| Population | 967,862 | 19,022 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $409,737 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $104,547 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 21 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 3.7 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+9.4 |
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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C
73.3 Score
North Aurora, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$409,737
Population
19,022
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Midwest
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