Cedar Hill, TX vs Palmdale, 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
Palmdale
58
#1956 nationally
Cedar Hill leads in crime level (4.9 vs 15.1). Cedar Hill leads in average commute (32 min vs 41.3 min). Palmdale leads in walk score (24 vs 19).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cedar Hill, TX | Palmdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#855) | 58 (#1956) |
| Population | 48,411 | 161,404 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,424 | $503,499 |
| Median Household Income | $84,132 | $78,414 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 41.3 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+32.9 |
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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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F
58 Score
Palmdale, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$503,499
Population
161,404
Crime
High
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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