Austin, TX vs Zachary, LA
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
Zachary
73.7
#694 nationally
Zachary leads in cost of living index (107 vs 129). Austin leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 27.6 min). Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $88,811).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Zachary, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 73.7 (#694) |
| Population | 967,862 | 19,968 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $269,521 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $88,811 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 9.1 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+11.1 |
Data coverage note: Zachary is missing data for 1 metric that Austin has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
73.7 Score
Zachary, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,521
Population
19,968
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$88,811
Southeast
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