Bedford, TX vs Lake Forest, 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.
Bedford
75.5
#446 nationally
Lake Forest
65.3
#1638 nationally
Bedford leads in cost of living index (106 vs 181). Lake Forest leads in median household income ($128,358 vs $80,924). Bedford leads in walk score (44 vs 41).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bedford, TX | Lake Forest, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#446) | 65.3 (#1638) |
| Population | 48,370 | 85,840 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $376,909 | $1,187,225 |
| Median Household Income | $80,924 | $128,358 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 181 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+2.6 |
C
75.5 Score
Bedford, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$376,909
Population
48,370
Crime
Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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D
65.3 Score
Lake Forest, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,187,225
Population
85,840
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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