Waco, TX vs Wooster, OH
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.
Waco
77.1
#281 nationally
Wooster
76
#403 nationally
Wooster leads in crime level (7.8 vs 11.7). Wooster leads in median household income ($61,608 vs $47,421). Waco leads in walk score (35 vs 33).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Waco, TX | Wooster, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.1 (#281) | 76 (#403) |
| Population | 144,816 | 27,030 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $197,359 | $267,893 |
| Median Household Income | $47,421 | $61,608 |
| Average Commute | 17.5 min | 16.8 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 7.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+30.9 | R+39.3 |
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77.1 Score
Waco, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$197,359
Population
144,816
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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76 Score
Wooster, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$267,893
Population
27,030
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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