Cedar Park, TX vs Newton, 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 Park
73.8
#669 nationally
Newton
69.4
#1220 nationally
Newton leads in walk score (57 vs 26). Newton leads in crime level (1.3 vs 2.6). Cedar Park leads in cost of living index (121 vs 207).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cedar Park, TX | Newton, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#669) | 69.4 (#1220) |
| Population | 77,516 | 88,415 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $470,231 | $1,540,226 |
| Median Household Income | $118,903 | $176,373 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 1.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 207 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | D+39.5 |
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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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D+
69.4 Score
Newton, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,540,226
Population
88,415
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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