Bedford, TX vs Chapel Hill, 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.
Bedford
75.5
#446 nationally
Chapel Hill
68.6
#1303 nationally
Bedford leads in walk score (44 vs 34). Chapel Hill leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 24.8 min). Bedford leads in cost of living index (106 vs 133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bedford, TX | Chapel Hill, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#446) | 68.6 (#1303) |
| Population | 48,370 | 62,043 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $376,909 | $636,021 |
| Median Household Income | $80,924 | $85,940 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 4.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+51.1 |
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75.5 Score
Bedford, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$376,909
Population
48,370
Crime
Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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D+
68.6 Score
Chapel Hill, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$636,021
Population
62,043
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southeast
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