Sachse, TX vs Waterloo, IA
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
Waterloo
81.8
#36 nationally
Sachse leads in crime level (2.0 vs 13.0). Sachse leads in median household income ($127,888 vs $54,104). Waterloo leads in walk score (37 vs 18).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sachse, TX | Waterloo, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#626) | 81.8 (#36) |
| Population | 32,294 | 66,606 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $433,539 | $149,005 |
| Median Household Income | $127,888 | $54,104 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 16.5 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 2.0 | 13.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+1.2 |
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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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B-
81.8 Score
Waterloo, IA
Iowa community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$149,005
Population
66,606
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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