Austin, TX vs White Bear Lake, MN
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
White Bear Lake
75.6
#443 nationally
White Bear Lake leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 26.8 min). White Bear Lake leads in cost of living index (110 vs 129). Austin leads in walk score (42 vs 36).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | White Bear Lake, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 75.6 (#443) |
| Population | 967,862 | 23,363 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $364,439 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $79,699 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 36 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 2.4 |
| 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+43.3 |
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
75.6 Score
White Bear Lake, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$364,439
Population
23,363
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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