Abilene, TX vs Cedar Hill, TX
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.
Abilene
77.5
#236 nationally
Cedar Hill
72.6
#855 nationally
Cedar Hill leads in crime level (4.9 vs 11.6). Abilene leads in average commute (15.2 min vs 32 min). Abilene leads in walk score (31 vs 19).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Abilene, TX | Cedar Hill, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#236) | 72.6 (#855) |
| Population | 129,043 | 48,411 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $222,710 | $315,424 |
| Median Household Income | $59,254 | $84,132 |
| Average Commute | 15.2 min | 32 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 19 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+49.8 | D+22.2 |
C+
77.5 Score
Abilene, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$222,710
Population
129,043
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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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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