Helena, AL vs Leander, 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.
Helena
74.5
#582 nationally
Leander
75.8
#416 nationally
Leander leads in walk score (28 vs 12). Leander leads in median household income ($129,684 vs $107,360). Helena leads in cost of living index (101 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Helena, AL | Leander, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.5 (#582) | 75.8 (#416) |
| Population | 22,117 | 80,067 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $367,018 | $427,012 |
| Median Household Income | $107,360 | $129,684 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 29.5 min |
| Walk Score | 12 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.8 | D+39.3 |
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74.5 Score
Helena, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$367,018
Population
22,117
Crime
Low
Walk Score
12
Southeast
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75.8 Score
Leander, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$427,012
Population
80,067
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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