Austin, TX vs Piqua, OH

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

vs

Piqua

80

#98 nationally

Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $55,379). Piqua leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 26.8 min). Piqua leads in cost of living index (85 vs 129).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Austin, TX Piqua, OH
WhereAtHome Score 68.3 (#1322) 80 (#98)
Population 967,862 20,747
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $504,148 $183,917
Median Household Income $91,461 $55,379
Average Commute 26.8 min 17.6 min
Walk Score 42 42
Crime Level Moderate 14.3
School Rating 7.2 N/A
Cost of Living Index 129 85
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+39.3 R+45.1