I-35 corridor growth between DFW and Austin.
Median home price falls from about $280K (Illinois statewide) to $259K — roughly $21K of housing headroom, before property tax (1.68% effective ≈ $4,351/yr).
Top marginal state income tax drops from 4.95% to 0% — on $150K of taxable income, roughly $7,425/yr back (marginal-rate approximation; your effective savings depend on brackets and deductions).
| Dimension | Waco score |
|---|---|
| Winter mildness | 8/10 |
| Summer comfort | 4/10 |
| Walkability | 4/10 |
| Outdoor access | 4/10 |
| Culture & food | 5/10 |
| Healthcare | 5/10 |
| Airport connectivity | 3/10 |
| Schools | 5/10 |
| Safety | 5/10 |
| Hazard safety | 9/10 |
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