Austin, TX vs Ocean Springs, MS
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
Ocean Springs
77
#292 nationally
Austin leads in walk score (42 vs 25). Ocean Springs leads in cost of living index (96 vs 129). Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $72,500).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Ocean Springs, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 77 (#292) |
| Population | 967,862 | 18,997 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $271,190 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $72,500 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 25 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 2.4 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | R+39.9 |
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+
77 Score
Ocean Springs, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$271,190
Population
18,997
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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