Maryland Heights, MO vs Richardson, 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.
Maryland Heights
79.2
#138 nationally
Richardson
73
#801 nationally
Richardson leads in walk score (44 vs 26). Maryland Heights leads in cost of living index (97 vs 117). Richardson leads in crime level (4.0 vs 4.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maryland Heights, MO | Richardson, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.2 (#138) | 73 (#801) |
| Population | 27,575 | 117,435 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $266,232 | $445,040 |
| Median Household Income | $82,232 | $94,362 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.4 | D+22.2 |
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79.2 Score
Maryland Heights, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,232
Population
27,575
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
26
Midwest
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73 Score
Richardson, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$445,040
Population
117,435
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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