Birmingham, AL 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.
Birmingham
75
#508 nationally
Cedar Hill
72.6
#855 nationally
Cedar Hill leads in median household income ($84,132 vs $38,838). Birmingham leads in walk score (36 vs 19). Birmingham leads in average commute (23.8 min vs 32 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Birmingham, AL | Cedar Hill, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#508) | 72.6 (#855) |
| Population | 196,644 | 48,411 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,168 | $315,424 |
| Median Household Income | $38,838 | $84,132 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 32 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 19 |
| Crime Level | High | 4.9 |
| School Rating | 4.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | D+22.2 |
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75 Score
Birmingham, AL
Magic City reinventing itself
Median Home
$137,168
Population
196,644
Crime
High
Schools
C-
Southeast
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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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