Sachse, TX vs Santa Clara, CA
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.
Sachse
74.2
#626 nationally
Santa Clara
65.7
#1617 nationally
Santa Clara leads in walk score (58 vs 18). Sachse leads in crime level (2.0 vs 5.0). Sachse leads in cost of living index (114 vs 241).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sachse, TX | Santa Clara, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#626) | 65.7 (#1617) |
| Population | 32,294 | 131,062 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $433,539 | $1,680,833 |
| Median Household Income | $127,888 | $165,352 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 23.6 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 2.0 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 241 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+40.0 |
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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D
65.7 Score
Santa Clara, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,680,833
Population
131,062
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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