Austin, TX vs Woonsocket, RI
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
Woonsocket
67.2
#1459 nationally
Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $54,398). Woonsocket leads in walk score (57 vs 42). Woonsocket leads in cost of living index (105 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Woonsocket, RI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 67.2 (#1459) |
| Population | 967,862 | 43,135 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $393,530 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $54,398 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 57 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 10.7 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+14.4 |
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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D+
67.2 Score
Woonsocket, RI
Small Rhode Island city with local appeal
Median Home
$393,530
Population
43,135
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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