Cedar Hill, TX vs San Jose, 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
San Jose
63
#1807 nationally
San Jose leads in walk score (51 vs 19). Cedar Hill leads in cost of living index (105 vs 198). San Jose leads in median household income ($142,891 vs $84,132).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cedar Hill, TX | San Jose, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#855) | 63 (#1807) |
| Population | 48,411 | 983,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,424 | $1,391,204 |
| Median Household Income | $84,132 | $142,891 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 198 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+40.0 |
C-
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
63 Score
San Jose, CA
Capital of Silicon Valley
Median Home
$1,391,204
Population
983,489
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Pacific
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