Altoona, IA 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.
Altoona
75.4
#455 nationally
Cedar Hill
72.6
#855 nationally
Altoona leads in average commute (23.1 min vs 32 min). Altoona leads in crime level (3.9 vs 4.9). Altoona leads in cost of living index (99 vs 105).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Altoona, IA | Cedar Hill, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#455) | 72.6 (#855) |
| Population | 21,698 | 48,411 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $321,727 | $315,424 |
| Median Household Income | $89,100 | $84,132 |
| Average Commute | 23.1 min | 32 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 19 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | D+22.2 |
Data coverage note: Altoona is missing data for 1 metric that Cedar Hill has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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75.4 Score
Altoona, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$321,727
Population
21,698
Crime
Low
Median Income
$89,100
Midwest
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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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