Bismarck, ND vs Cedar Park, 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.
Bismarck
72.8
#819 nationally
Cedar Park
73.8
#669 nationally
Cedar Park leads in crime level (2.6 vs 7.6). Bismarck leads in average commute (15.7 min vs 26.9 min). Cedar Park leads in median household income ($118,903 vs $76,014).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bismarck, ND | Cedar Park, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#819) | 73.8 (#669) |
| Population | 75,092 | 77,516 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,424 | $470,231 |
| Median Household Income | $76,014 | $118,903 |
| Average Commute | 15.7 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.2 | R+2.5 |
C-
72.8 Score
Bismarck, ND
North Dakota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$383,424
Population
75,092
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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C
73.8 Score
Cedar Park, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$470,231
Population
77,516
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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