Cedar Hill, TX vs Des Moines, IA
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 Hill
72.6
#855 nationally
Des Moines
80.8
#61 nationally
Des Moines leads in walk score (45 vs 19). Des Moines leads in average commute (19.2 min vs 32 min). Cedar Hill leads in median household income ($84,132 vs $60,509).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cedar Hill, TX | Des Moines, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#855) | 80.8 (#61) |
| Population | 48,411 | 214,133 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,424 | $212,006 |
| Median Household Income | $84,132 | $60,509 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 19.2 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+10.9 |
C-
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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B-
80.8 Score
Des Moines, IA
Insurance capital with surprising vibrancy
Median Home
$212,006
Population
214,133
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Midwest
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