Cedar Hill, TX vs Johnston, 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
Johnston
76
#397 nationally
Johnston leads in crime level (2.1 vs 4.9). Johnston leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 32 min). Johnston leads in median household income ($98,324 vs $84,132).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cedar Hill, TX | Johnston, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#855) | 76 (#397) |
| Population | 48,411 | 24,640 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,424 | $402,429 |
| Median Household Income | $84,132 | $98,324 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 18.3 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+10.9 |
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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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C
76 Score
Johnston, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$402,429
Population
24,640
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Midwest
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