Chaska, MN vs Watauga, 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.

Chaska

72

#932 nationally

vs

Watauga

80.2

#92 nationally

Watauga leads in walk score (40 vs 22). Chaska leads in crime level (2.3 vs 3.1). Chaska leads in average commute (24.4 min vs 28.7 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Chaska, MN Watauga, TX
WhereAtHome Score 72 (#932) 80.2 (#92)
Population 29,034 22,934
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $489,346 $276,575
Median Household Income $99,988 $88,775
Average Commute 24.4 min 28.7 min
Walk Score 22 40
Crime Level 2.3 3.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 114 101
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+5.4 R+5.1