Carrollton, TX 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.
Carrollton
75.3
#472 nationally
Sachse
74.2
#626 nationally
Carrollton leads in walk score (36 vs 18). Sachse leads in crime level (2.0 vs 3.8). Sachse leads in median household income ($127,888 vs $95,380).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carrollton, TX | Sachse, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.3 (#472) | 74.2 (#626) |
| Population | 132,918 | 32,294 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $405,531 | $433,539 |
| Median Household Income | $95,380 | $127,888 |
| Average Commute | 24.4 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 2.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+22.2 |
C
75.3 Score
Carrollton, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$405,531
Population
132,918
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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C
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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