Sachse, TX vs Shawnee, KS
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.
Sachse
74.2
#626 nationally
Shawnee
71.3
#1002 nationally
Sachse leads in crime level (2.0 vs 7.6). Shawnee leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 30.5 min). Shawnee leads in walk score (24 vs 18).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sachse, TX | Shawnee, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#626) | 71.3 (#1002) |
| Population | 32,294 | 69,417 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $433,539 | $431,429 |
| Median Household Income | $127,888 | $100,649 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 2.0 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+8.5 |
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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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71.3 Score
Shawnee, KS
Kansas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$431,429
Population
69,417
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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