Aurora, IL vs Cedar Hill, 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.
Aurora
73.2
#764 nationally
Cedar Hill
72.6
#855 nationally
Aurora leads in walk score (40 vs 19). Cedar Hill leads in crime level (4.9 vs 7.3). Aurora leads in average commute (28.6 min vs 32 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, IL | Cedar Hill, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#764) | 72.6 (#855) |
| Population | 177,563 | 48,411 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $326,890 | $315,424 |
| Median Household Income | $85,943 | $84,132 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 32 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 19 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+22.2 |
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73.2 Score
Aurora, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$326,890
Population
177,563
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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72.6 Score
Cedar Hill, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$315,424
Population
48,411
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
19
Southwest
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