Cedar Hill, TX vs Watertown, SD
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
Watertown
74.5
#590 nationally
Watertown leads in average commute (13.6 min vs 32 min). Watertown leads in walk score (36 vs 19). Cedar Hill leads in crime level (4.9 vs 8.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cedar Hill, TX | Watertown, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#855) | 74.5 (#590) |
| Population | 48,411 | 23,230 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,424 | $316,022 |
| Median Household Income | $84,132 | $61,320 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 13.6 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+40.8 |
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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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74.5 Score
Watertown, SD
Small South Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$316,022
Population
23,230
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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