Central, LA vs Wylie, TX
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
Wylie leads in crime level (1.8 vs 7.1). Wylie leads in walk score (17 vs 7). Wylie leads in median household income ($109,465 vs $82,714).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central, LA | Wylie, TX |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,781 | 61,078 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $420,077 |
| Median Household Income | $82,714 | $109,465 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 17 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+11.1 | R+11.2 |
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Score
Central, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Population
29,781
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
7
Median Income
$82,714
Southeast
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C-
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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