Cedar Falls, IA vs Richardson, 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.
Cedar Falls
79.7
#107 nationally
Richardson
73
#801 nationally
Cedar Falls leads in average commute (15.3 min vs 23.7 min). Richardson leads in median household income ($94,362 vs $71,011). Cedar Falls leads in cost of living index (100 vs 117).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cedar Falls, IA | Richardson, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.7 (#107) | 73 (#801) |
| Population | 40,737 | 117,435 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $271,320 | $445,040 |
| Median Household Income | $71,011 | $94,362 |
| Average Commute | 15.3 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 4.3 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.2 | D+22.2 |
C+
79.7 Score
Cedar Falls, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$271,320
Population
40,737
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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C
73 Score
Richardson, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$445,040
Population
117,435
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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