Redmond, WA 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.
Redmond
67
#1479 nationally
Sachse
74.2
#626 nationally
Redmond leads in walk score (33 vs 18). Sachse leads in crime level (2.0 vs 3.6). Sachse leads in cost of living index (114 vs 191).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Redmond, WA | Sachse, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1479) | 74.2 (#626) |
| Population | 80,280 | 32,294 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,352,192 | $433,539 |
| Median Household Income | $155,287 | $127,888 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | 2.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 191 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+22.2 |
D+
67 Score
Redmond, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,352,192
Population
80,280
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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C
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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