Cedar Hill, TX vs Elk Grove, 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.
Cedar Hill
72.6
#855 nationally
Elk Grove
66.7
#1508 nationally
Elk Grove leads in walk score (32 vs 19). Cedar Hill leads in cost of living index (105 vs 148). Elk Grove leads in median household income ($115,864 vs $84,132).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cedar Hill, TX | Elk Grove, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#855) | 66.7 (#1508) |
| Population | 48,411 | 178,444 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,424 | $634,683 |
| Median Household Income | $84,132 | $115,864 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 33.1 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+19.7 |
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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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D
66.7 Score
Elk Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$634,683
Population
178,444
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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