Austin, TX vs Ossining, NY
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
Ossining leads in walk score (63 vs 42). Austin leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 36.3 min). Ossining leads in median household income ($99,678 vs $91,461).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Ossining, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 967,862 | 26,542 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $99,678 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 36.3 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 63 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 8.3 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+26.3 |
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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Score
Ossining, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
26,542
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
63
Median Income
$99,678
Northeast
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