Cedar Park, TX vs Hickory, NC
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 Park
73.8
#669 nationally
Hickory
70.8
#1056 nationally
Cedar Park leads in crime level (2.6 vs 11.2). Cedar Park leads in median household income ($118,903 vs $58,251). Hickory leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 26.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cedar Park, TX | Hickory, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#669) | 70.8 (#1056) |
| Population | 77,516 | 44,415 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $470,231 | $298,293 |
| Median Household Income | $118,903 | $58,251 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | R+38.0 |
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73.8 Score
Cedar Park, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$470,231
Population
77,516
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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70.8 Score
Hickory, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$298,293
Population
44,415
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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