Austin, TX vs Rome, 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
Rome
79.3
#136 nationally
Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $56,901). Rome leads in average commute (18.1 min vs 26.8 min). Rome leads in cost of living index (96 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Rome, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 79.3 (#136) |
| Population | 967,862 | 31,652 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $215,448 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $56,901 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 18.1 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 37 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 6.5 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | R+21.3 |
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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C+
79.3 Score
Rome, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$215,448
Population
31,652
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Northeast
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