Waco, TX vs Yonkers, NY
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.
Waco
77.1
#281 nationally
Yonkers
64.3
#1705 nationally
Waco leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 34.8 min). Yonkers leads in walk score (69 vs 35). Yonkers leads in median household income ($78,208 vs $47,421).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Waco, TX | Yonkers, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.1 (#281) | 64.3 (#1705) |
| Population | 144,816 | 207,657 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $197,359 | $710,085 |
| Median Household Income | $47,421 | $78,208 |
| Average Commute | 17.5 min | 34.8 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 8.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+30.9 | D+26.3 |
C+
77.1 Score
Waco, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$197,359
Population
144,816
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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D
64.3 Score
Yonkers, NY
Growing New York city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$710,085
Population
207,657
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
69
Northeast
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