Balch Springs, TX vs Post Falls, ID
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.
Balch Springs
71
#1030 nationally
Post Falls
67.7
#1396 nationally
Post Falls leads in crime level (4.2 vs 11.4). Post Falls leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 37.2 min). Post Falls leads in median household income ($71,042 vs $58,680).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Balch Springs, TX | Post Falls, ID |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1030) | 67.7 (#1396) |
| Population | 26,711 | 44,798 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $224,320 | $533,761 |
| Median Household Income | $58,680 | $71,042 |
| Average Commute | 37.2 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 11.4 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+51.8 |
C-
71 Score
Balch Springs, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$224,320
Population
26,711
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
27
Southwest
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D+
67.7 Score
Post Falls, ID
Small Idaho city with local appeal
Median Home
$533,761
Population
44,798
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
West
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