Cedar Hill, TX vs Waltham, 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
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Waltham leads in walk score (57 vs 19). Cedar Hill leads in cost of living index (105 vs 164). Cedar Hill leads in crime level (4.9 vs 6.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cedar Hill, TX | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#855) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 48,411 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,424 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $84,132 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 164 |
| 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
66.7 Score
Waltham, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$831,292
Population
64,477
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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