Austin, TX vs Stamford, CT
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
Stamford
68.1
#1350 nationally
Stamford leads in walk score (57 vs 42). Stamford leads in median household income ($99,654 vs $91,461). Austin leads in cost of living index (129 vs 138).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Stamford, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 68.1 (#1350) |
| Population | 967,862 | 135,892 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $728,197 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $99,654 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 57 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | N/A |
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+
68.1 Score
Stamford, CT
Corporate headquarters with urban revival
Median Home
$728,197
Population
135,892
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B
Northeast
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