Austin, TX vs Vacaville, CA
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
Vacaville
66.1
#1590 nationally
Austin leads in cost of living index (129 vs 151). Vacaville leads in median household income ($106,764 vs $91,461). Austin leads in walk score (42 vs 36).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Vacaville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 66.1 (#1590) |
| Population | 967,862 | 102,526 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $607,747 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $106,764 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 36 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 8.0 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+23.0 |
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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D
66.1 Score
Vacaville, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$607,747
Population
102,526
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Pacific
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