Leander, TX vs Spokane, WA
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.
Leander
75.8
#416 nationally
Spokane
68.2
#1341 nationally
Leander leads in median household income ($129,684 vs $56,891). Spokane leads in walk score (48 vs 28). Spokane leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 29.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Leander, TX | Spokane, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#416) | 68.2 (#1341) |
| Population | 80,067 | 230,160 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $427,012 | $401,824 |
| Median Household Income | $129,684 | $56,891 |
| Average Commute | 29.5 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | R+5.0 |
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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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D+
68.2 Score
Spokane, WA
Lilac City with four seasons
Median Home
$401,824
Population
230,160
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
B-
West
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