Katy, TX vs West Allis, WI
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.
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
West Allis
76.9
#303 nationally
Katy leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $64,888). West Allis leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 29.4 min). West Allis leads in cost of living index (93 vs 105).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Katy, TX | West Allis, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#905) | 76.9 (#303) |
| Population | 26,360 | 58,874 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,000 | $282,060 |
| Median Household Income | $114,917 | $64,888 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 60 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+38.5 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that West Allis has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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72.3 Score
Katy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,000
Population
26,360
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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76.9 Score
West Allis, WI
Wisconsin community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$282,060
Population
58,874
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
60
Midwest
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