Austin, TX vs Tinley Park, IL
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
Tinley Park
75.8
#419 nationally
Austin leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 34.4 min). Austin leads in walk score (42 vs 35). Tinley Park leads in cost of living index (110 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Tinley Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 75.8 (#419) |
| Population | 967,862 | 53,886 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $337,788 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $99,628 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 34.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 35 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 3.0 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+42.0 |
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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C
75.8 Score
Tinley Park, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$337,788
Population
53,886
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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