Austin, TX vs Wentzville, 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
Wentzville
73.6
#716 nationally
Austin leads in walk score (42 vs 10). Wentzville leads in cost of living index (104 vs 129). Wentzville leads in median household income ($109,158 vs $91,461).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Wentzville, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 73.6 (#716) |
| Population | 967,862 | 47,497 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $404,431 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $109,158 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 10 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 3.0 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | R+17.0 |
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
73.6 Score
Wentzville, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,431
Population
47,497
Crime
Low
Walk Score
10
Midwest
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