Cedar Hill, TX vs Helena, AL
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
Helena
74.5
#582 nationally
Helena leads in crime level (2.0 vs 4.9). Cedar Hill leads in walk score (19 vs 12). Helena leads in median household income ($107,360 vs $84,132).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cedar Hill, TX | Helena, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#855) | 74.5 (#582) |
| Population | 48,411 | 22,117 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,424 | $367,018 |
| Median Household Income | $84,132 | $107,360 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | 12 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 2.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+40.8 |
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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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74.5 Score
Helena, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$367,018
Population
22,117
Crime
Low
Walk Score
12
Southeast
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