Cedar Hill, TX vs Newton, MA
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
Newton
69.4
#1220 nationally
Newton leads in crime level (1.3 vs 4.9). Newton leads in walk score (57 vs 19). Newton leads in median household income ($176,373 vs $84,132).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cedar Hill, TX | Newton, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#855) | 69.4 (#1220) |
| Population | 48,411 | 88,415 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,424 | $1,540,226 |
| Median Household Income | $84,132 | $176,373 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 1.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 207 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+39.5 |
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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+
69.4 Score
Newton, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,540,226
Population
88,415
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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