Wylie, TX vs Zachary, LA
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.
Wylie
72.3
#916 nationally
Zachary
73.7
#694 nationally
Wylie leads in crime level (1.8 vs 9.1). Wylie leads in median household income ($109,465 vs $88,811). Zachary leads in average commute (27.6 min vs 32.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Wylie, TX | Zachary, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#916) | 73.7 (#694) |
| Population | 61,078 | 19,968 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $420,077 | $269,521 |
| Median Household Income | $109,465 | $88,811 |
| Average Commute | 32.6 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | 9.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+11.1 |
Data coverage note: Zachary is missing data for 1 metric that Wylie has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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72.3 Score
Wylie, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$420,077
Population
61,078
Crime
Low
Walk Score
17
Southwest
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73.7 Score
Zachary, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,521
Population
19,968
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$88,811
Southeast
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