Middleton, WI 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.
Middleton
72.2
#920 nationally
Sachse
74.2
#626 nationally
Middleton leads in walk score (46 vs 18). Middleton leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 30.5 min). Sachse leads in median household income ($127,888 vs $87,333).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Middleton, WI | Sachse, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#920) | 74.2 (#626) |
| Population | 22,967 | 32,294 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $624,004 | $433,539 |
| Median Household Income | $87,333 | $127,888 |
| Average Commute | 18.5 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 2.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+22.2 |
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72.2 Score
Middleton, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$624,004
Population
22,967
Crime
Low
Walk Score
46
Midwest
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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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