Rockville, MD 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.
Rockville
69.9
#1160 nationally
Sachse
74.2
#626 nationally
Rockville leads in walk score (56 vs 18). Sachse leads in crime level (2.0 vs 4.1). Sachse leads in cost of living index (114 vs 157).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rockville, MD | Sachse, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1160) | 74.2 (#626) |
| Population | 67,297 | 32,294 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $615,698 | $433,539 |
| Median Household Income | $122,470 | $127,888 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 2.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 157 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | D+22.2 |
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69.9 Score
Rockville, MD
Maryland community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$615,698
Population
67,297
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
56
Northeast
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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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