Austin, TX vs Orland Park, 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
Orland Park
73.7
#690 nationally
Austin leads in walk score (42 vs 28). Austin leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 34 min). Orland Park leads in cost of living index (114 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Orland Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 73.7 (#690) |
| Population | 967,862 | 57,074 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $414,279 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $97,365 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 34 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 28 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 0.8 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+42.0 |
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
73.7 Score
Orland Park, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$414,279
Population
57,074
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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