Tempe, AZ vs Waxhaw, NC
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.
Tempe
68.3
#1328 nationally
Waxhaw
65.9
#1604 nationally
Waxhaw leads in crime level (1.6 vs 12.9). Waxhaw leads in median household income ($124,711 vs $72,022). Tempe leads in average commute (21.5 min vs 31.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Tempe, AZ | Waxhaw, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1328) | 65.9 (#1604) |
| Population | 189,834 | 23,073 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,636 | $717,174 |
| Median Household Income | $72,022 | $124,711 |
| Average Commute | 21.5 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 12.9 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | R+25.3 |
Data coverage note: Waxhaw is missing data for 1 metric that Tempe has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68.3 Score
Tempe, AZ
Mid-size Arizona city with community character
Median Home
$465,636
Population
189,834
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
54
Southwest
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D
65.9 Score
Waxhaw, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$717,174
Population
23,073
Crime
Low
Median Income
$124,711
Southeast
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