Austin, TX vs Simi Valley, CA
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
Simi Valley
67.3
#1445 nationally
Austin leads in cost of living index (129 vs 176). Simi Valley leads in median household income ($112,144 vs $91,461). Austin leads in walk score (42 vs 39).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Simi Valley, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 67.3 (#1445) |
| Population | 967,862 | 125,113 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $841,774 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $112,144 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 39 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 3.5 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 176 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+15.1 |
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+
67.3 Score
Simi Valley, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$841,774
Population
125,113
Crime
Low
Walk Score
39
Pacific
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