Decatur, AL vs Sachse, 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.
Decatur
73.3
#754 nationally
Sachse
74.2
#626 nationally
Sachse leads in crime level (2.0 vs 16.6). Sachse leads in median household income ($127,888 vs $55,164). Decatur leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 30.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Decatur, AL | Sachse, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#754) | 74.2 (#626) |
| Population | 58,321 | 32,294 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $223,492 | $433,539 |
| Median Household Income | $55,164 | $127,888 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 16.6 | 2.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+52.6 | D+22.2 |
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73.3 Score
Decatur, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$223,492
Population
58,321
Crime
High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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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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