Austin, TX vs Passaic, NJ
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
Passaic
65
#1661 nationally
Passaic leads in walk score (82 vs 42). Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $57,832). Passaic leads in average commute (25.1 min vs 26.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Passaic, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 65 (#1661) |
| Population | 967,862 | 68,903 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $560,282 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $57,832 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 82 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 19.7 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | R+2.9 |
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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D
65 Score
Passaic, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$560,282
Population
68,903
Crime
High
Walk Score
82
Northeast
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