Helena, 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.
Helena
74.5
#582 nationally
Sachse
74.2
#626 nationally
Sachse leads in walk score (18 vs 12). Sachse leads in median household income ($127,888 vs $107,360). Helena leads in cost of living index (101 vs 114).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Helena, AL | Sachse, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.5 (#582) | 74.2 (#626) |
| Population | 22,117 | 32,294 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $367,018 | $433,539 |
| Median Household Income | $107,360 | $127,888 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 12 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.8 | D+22.2 |
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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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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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