Richardson, TX vs Zachary, LA
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
Zachary
73.7
#694 nationally
Richardson leads in crime level (4.0 vs 9.1). Richardson leads in average commute (23.7 min vs 27.6 min). Zachary leads in cost of living index (107 vs 117).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Richardson, TX | Zachary, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#801) | 73.7 (#694) |
| Population | 117,435 | 19,968 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,040 | $269,521 |
| Median Household Income | $94,362 | $88,811 |
| Average Commute | 23.7 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 9.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+11.1 |
Data coverage note: Zachary is missing data for 1 metric that Richardson has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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73.7 Score
Zachary, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,521
Population
19,968
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$88,811
Southeast
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