Austin, TX vs Simpsonville, SC

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

Simpsonville

71.9

#954 nationally

Austin leads in walk score (42 vs 21). Simpsonville leads in cost of living index (102 vs 129). Simpsonville leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 26.8 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Austin, TX Simpsonville, SC
WhereAtHome Score 68.3 (#1322) 71.9 (#954)
Population 967,862 27,506
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $504,148 $381,823
Median Household Income $91,461 $79,937
Average Commute 26.8 min 22.8 min
Walk Score 42 21
Crime Level Moderate 5.9
School Rating 7.2 N/A
Cost of Living Index 129 102
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+39.3 R+22.2