Austin, TX vs Troy, MI
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
Troy
74.4
#606 nationally
Austin leads in walk score (42 vs 29). Troy leads in median household income ($115,639 vs $91,461). Troy leads in cost of living index (116 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Troy, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 74.4 (#606) |
| Population | 967,862 | 87,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $466,018 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $115,639 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 29 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 3.2 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+10.6 |
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
74.4 Score
Troy, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$466,018
Population
87,339
Crime
Low
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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