Austin, TX vs Pompano Beach, FL
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
Pompano Beach
69.7
#1177 nationally
Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $61,155). Pompano Beach leads in cost of living index (111 vs 129). Pompano Beach leads in walk score (43 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Pompano Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 69.7 (#1177) |
| Population | 967,862 | 113,619 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $354,605 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $61,155 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 43 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 6.5 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+17.0 |
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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D+
69.7 Score
Pompano Beach, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$354,605
Population
113,619
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Southeast
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