Richardson, TX vs Waukee, IA
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.
Richardson
73
#801 nationally
Waukee
77.3
#263 nationally
Waukee leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 23.7 min). Waukee leads in median household income ($106,846 vs $94,362). Waukee leads in cost of living index (106 vs 117).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Richardson, TX | Waukee, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#801) | 77.3 (#263) |
| Population | 117,435 | 31,645 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,040 | $343,274 |
| Median Household Income | $94,362 | $106,846 |
| Average Commute | 23.7 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+4.8 |
Data coverage note: Waukee is missing data for 1 metric that Richardson has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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73 Score
Richardson, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$445,040
Population
117,435
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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77.3 Score
Waukee, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$343,274
Population
31,645
Crime
Low
Median Income
$106,846
Midwest
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