Austin, TX vs University City, MO
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
University City
78.3
#186 nationally
University City leads in walk score (58 vs 42). University City leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 26.8 min). Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $71,888).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | University City, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 78.3 (#186) |
| Population | 967,862 | 34,096 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $272,576 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $71,888 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 58 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 8.2 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+23.4 |
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+
78.3 Score
University City, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$272,576
Population
34,096
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Midwest
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