Best for affordability: Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on home price and tax burden.
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Austin, Texas looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on home price and tax burden.
Harbor Springs, Michigan is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on daily convenience, weaker on sunshine.
Austin, Texas needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on walkability.
| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | ||
| General Info | ||
| Population | 1,201 | 974,447 |
| Population Density | N/A | 2.9k /sq mi |
| Elevation | 669 ft(204 m) | 489 ft(149 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | ||
| Median Home | $523,248 | $489,253 |
| Median Rent | N/A | $1,538 |
| Median Income | $66,146 | $86,556 |
| Rent Burden | N/A | 21% |
| Climate & Risks | ||
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr | 306 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 53°F | 80°F |
| Comfort Score | 37/100Challenging | 72/100Great |
| Temp Swing | 48°F | 35°F |
| Annual Rainfall | 37"(94 cm) | 49"(124 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 23"(58 cm) | 1"(3 cm) |
| Air Quality | AQI 38 (Avg)4 days > 100 | AQI 43 (Avg)25 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | ||
| Walk Score | 50 | 27 |
| Safety Score | 0 (Crime Index) | 62 / 100 |
| School Rating | 9.8/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Internet Access | Fiber: 41%Cable: 61% | Fiber: 58%Cable: 95% |
| Demographics | ||
| Median Age | 62.9 years | 34.2 years |
| College Educated | 44% | 56% |
| Remote Workers | 16% | 23% |
| Nature Access | ||
| Local Nature & Reserves | Finding... | Finding... |
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