Sachse, TX vs Waltham, MA
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
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Sachse leads in crime level (2.0 vs 6.9). Waltham leads in walk score (57 vs 18). Sachse leads in cost of living index (114 vs 164).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sachse, TX | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#626) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 32,294 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $433,539 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $127,888 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 2.0 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 164 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+39.5 |
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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D
66.7 Score
Waltham, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$831,292
Population
64,477
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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