Richardson, TX vs Saratoga Springs, NY
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.
Richardson
73
#801 nationally
Saratoga Springs
68.1
#1349 nationally
Richardson leads in crime level (4.0 vs 5.1). Richardson leads in cost of living index (117 vs 133). Richardson leads in walk score (44 vs 41).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Richardson, TX | Saratoga Springs, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#801) | 68.1 (#1349) |
| Population | 117,435 | 28,544 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,040 | $664,058 |
| Median Household Income | $94,362 | $97,241 |
| Average Commute | 23.7 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 5.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+1.8 |
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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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D+
68.1 Score
Saratoga Springs, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$664,058
Population
28,544
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
41
Northeast
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