Austin TX vs Marysville WA — Cost of Living, Crime & Income Comparison 2026

Updated May 2026 · Source: US Census ACS 5-Year (2023), FBI CDE (2023), BLS OEWS (2024)

Austin, TX

Texas · Population: 967,862

Median HH Income$91,461
Median Home Price$511,264
Unemployment4.5%
Bachelor's+58.2%

Marysville, WA

Washington · Population: N/A

Median HH IncomeN/A
Median Home Price$636,601
UnemploymentN/A
Bachelor's+N/A

Detailed Comparison

Demographics

Population

Austin

967,862

Marysville

N/A

Pop. Density / sq mi

Lower = more space

Austin

N/A

Marysville

N/A

Median Age

Austin

34.5

Marysville

N/A

Foreign Born

Austin

18.1%

Marysville

N/A

White

Austin

59.9%

Marysville

N/A

Black

Austin

7.5%

Marysville

N/A

Asian

Austin

8.6%

Marysville

N/A

Hispanic

Austin

32.2%

Marysville

N/A

Spanish at Home

Austin

N/A

Marysville

N/A

Metric	Austin, TX	Marysville, WA	Better
Population	967,862	N/A	-
Pop. Density / sq miLower = more space	N/A	N/A	-
Median Age	34.5	N/A	-
Foreign Born	18.1%	N/A	-
White	59.9%	N/A	-
Black	7.5%	N/A	-
Asian	8.6%	N/A	-
Hispanic	32.2%	N/A	-
Spanish at Home	N/A	N/A	-

Economy

Median HH Income

Austin

$91,461

Marysville

N/A

Per Capita Income

Austin

$59,427

Marysville

N/A

Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)

BEA MSA-level

Austin

$63,758

Marysville

$76,120

Marysville +

Unemployment Rate

Austin

4.5%

Marysville

N/A

Poverty Rate

Austin

12.3%

Marysville

N/A

Bachelor's Degree+

Austin

58.2%

Marysville

N/A

Metric	Austin, TX	Marysville, WA	Better
Median HH Income	$91,461	N/A	-
Per Capita Income	$59,427	N/A	-
Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)BEA MSA-level	$63,758	$76,120	Marysville +
Unemployment Rate	4.5%	N/A	-
Poverty Rate	12.3%	N/A	-
Bachelor's Degree+	58.2%	N/A	-

Housing

Median Home Value

Zillow ZHVI / Census ACS

Austin

$511,264

Austin +

Marysville

$636,601

Homeownership Rate

Austin

44.4%

Marysville

N/A

Metric	Austin, TX	Marysville, WA	Better
Median Home ValueZillow ZHVI / Census ACS	$511,264	$636,601	Austin +
Homeownership Rate	44.4%	N/A	-

Safety

Violent Crime / 100K

FBI CDE (state-level est.)

Austin

442

Marysville

383

Marysville +

Property Crime / 100K

FBI CDE (state-level est.)

Austin

2339

Austin +

Marysville

3409

Metric	Austin, TX	Marysville, WA	Better
Violent Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.)	442	383	Marysville +
Property Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.)	2339	3409	Austin +

Health

Obesity Rate

CDC PLACES

Austin

30.1%

Austin +

Marysville

32.4%

Diabetes Rate

CDC PLACES

Austin

8.1%

Austin +

Marysville

9.1%

Poor Mental Health

CDC PLACES — 14+ days/month

Austin

16.9%

Austin +

Marysville

17.7%

No Health Insurance

CDC PLACES

Austin

15.1%

Marysville

8.8%

Marysville +

Binge Drinking

CDC PLACES

Austin

20.0%

Marysville

16.9%

Marysville +

Current Smokers

CDC PLACES

Austin

9.4%

Austin +

Marysville

11.5%

Metric	Austin, TX	Marysville, WA	Better
Obesity RateCDC PLACES	30.1%	32.4%	Austin +
Diabetes RateCDC PLACES	8.1%	9.1%	Austin +
Poor Mental HealthCDC PLACES — 14+ days/month	16.9%	17.7%	Austin +
No Health InsuranceCDC PLACES	15.1%	8.8%	Marysville +
Binge DrinkingCDC PLACES	20.0%	16.9%	Marysville +
Current SmokersCDC PLACES	9.4%	11.5%	Austin +

Climate

Avg Annual Temp

NOAA 1991–2020 normal

Austin

67.2°F

Marysville

N/A

Annual Precipitation

NOAA 1991–2020 normal

Austin

34.9 in

Marysville

N/A

Metric	Austin, TX	Marysville, WA	Better
Avg Annual TempNOAA 1991–2020 normal	67.2°F	N/A	-
Annual PrecipitationNOAA 1991–2020 normal	34.9 in	N/A	-

Air Quality

PM2.5 Annual Avg

EPA AQS (state-level est.)

Austin

9.2 µg/m³

Marysville

7.5 µg/m³

Marysville +

Good Air Days

AQI ≤ 50

Austin

55.0%

Marysville

75.0%

Marysville +

Metric	Austin, TX	Marysville, WA	Better
PM2.5 Annual AvgEPA AQS (state-level est.)	9.2 µg/m³	7.5 µg/m³	Marysville +
Good Air DaysAQI ≤ 50	55.0%	75.0%	Marysville +

Commute

Mean Commute Time

Census ACS

Austin

25.8 min

Marysville

N/A

Metric	Austin, TX	Marysville, WA	Better
Mean Commute TimeCensus ACS	25.8 min	N/A	-

Which City is Right for You?

Austin offers more affordable housing with a median home price of $511,264. On public safety, Marysville is safer with a violent crime rate of 383 per 100,000 residents, compared to 442 in Austin. Marysville has cleaner air (PM2.5 avg 7.5 µg/m³). For overall health outcomes, Austin scores better with a lower obesity rate of 30.1%.

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