Side-by-side
Austin vs Washington
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Austin, TX76 | Washington, DC52 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 76 | 52 |
| Affordability | 95 | 59 |
| Housing | 58 | 37 |
| Jobs | 81 | 3 |
| Safety | 58 | 51 |
| Climate | 92 | 100 |
| Amenities | 64 | 73 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,400 | $4,832 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $891 | $2,015 |
| Median home value | $512,700 | $724,600 |
| Median HH income | $91,461 | $106,287 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 6.1% |
| Population | 967.9K | 672.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 96° / 37° | 88° / 29° |
| Sunny days / yr | 244 | 214 |