Maryland Heights, MO vs Wylie, 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
Wylie
72.3
#916 nationally
Wylie leads in crime level (1.8 vs 4.6). Maryland Heights leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 32.6 min). Maryland Heights leads in walk score (26 vs 17).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maryland Heights, MO | Wylie, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.2 (#138) | 72.3 (#916) |
| Population | 27,575 | 61,078 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $266,232 | $420,077 |
| Median Household Income | $82,232 | $109,465 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 17 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.4 | R+11.2 |
C+
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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C-
72.3 Score
Wylie, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$420,077
Population
61,078
Crime
Low
Walk Score
17
Southwest
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