Brookhaven, GA vs Sachse, TX
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.
Brookhaven
62.8
#1821 nationally
Sachse
74.2
#626 nationally
Sachse leads in crime level (2.0 vs 8.3). Sachse leads in cost of living index (114 vs 144). Brookhaven leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 30.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brookhaven, GA | Sachse, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1821) | 74.2 (#626) |
| Population | 57,945 | 32,294 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $753,512 | $433,539 |
| Median Household Income | $114,570 | $127,888 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 18 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 2.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | D+22.2 |
Data coverage note: Brookhaven is missing data for 1 metric that Sachse has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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62.8 Score
Brookhaven, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,512
Population
57,945
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,570
Southeast
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74.2 Score
Sachse, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$433,539
Population
32,294
Crime
Low
Walk Score
18
Southwest
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