Phoenix, AZ 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.
Phoenix
66.7
#1514 nationally
Sachse
74.2
#626 nationally
Phoenix leads in walk score (41 vs 18). Sachse leads in median household income ($127,888 vs $65,891). Phoenix leads in average commute (26.7 min vs 30.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Phoenix, AZ | Sachse, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1514) | 74.2 (#626) |
| Population | 1,650,070 | 32,294 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $408,770 | $433,539 |
| Median Household Income | $65,891 | $127,888 |
| Average Commute | 26.7 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 18 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 2.0 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+22.2 |
D
66.7 Score
Phoenix, AZ
Valley of the Sun with explosive growth
Median Home
$408,770
Population
1,650,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southwest
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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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