Norwalk, CT 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.
Norwalk
69.8
#1171 nationally
Sachse
74.2
#626 nationally
Norwalk leads in walk score (48 vs 18). Sachse leads in median household income ($127,888 vs $97,879). Sachse leads in cost of living index (114 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Norwalk, CT | Sachse, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1171) | 74.2 (#626) |
| Population | 92,458 | 32,294 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $677,124 | $433,539 |
| Median Household Income | $97,879 | $127,888 |
| Average Commute | 27.3 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 2.3 | 2.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+22.2 |
D+
69.8 Score
Norwalk, CT
Connecticut community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$677,124
Population
92,458
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
Northeast
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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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