Cedar Rapids, IA 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.
Cedar Rapids
81
#53 nationally
Sachse
74.2
#626 nationally
Sachse leads in crime level (2.0 vs 7.2). Sachse leads in median household income ($127,888 vs $66,895). Cedar Rapids leads in walk score (34 vs 18).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cedar Rapids, IA | Sachse, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81 (#53) | 74.2 (#626) |
| Population | 135,958 | 32,294 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $214,766 | $433,539 |
| Median Household Income | $66,895 | $127,888 |
| Average Commute | 17.8 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 7.2 | 2.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.9 | D+22.2 |
B-
81 Score
Cedar Rapids, IA
Mid-size Iowa city with community character
Median Home
$214,766
Population
135,958
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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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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