Cedar Hill, TX vs Melissa, 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 Hill
72.6
#855 nationally
Melissa
74.8
#551 nationally
Melissa leads in crime level (1.0 vs 4.9). Melissa leads in median household income ($138,465 vs $84,132). Cedar Hill leads in cost of living index (105 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cedar Hill, TX | Melissa, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#855) | 74.8 (#551) |
| Population | 48,411 | 23,571 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,424 | $430,394 |
| Median Household Income | $84,132 | $138,465 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Melissa is missing data for 1 metric that Cedar Hill has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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74.8 Score
Melissa, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$430,394
Population
23,571
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$138,465
Southwest
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