Bedford, TX vs El Mirage, AZ
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
El Mirage
67.6
#1399 nationally
Bedford leads in crime level (3.9 vs 10.5). Bedford leads in walk score (44 vs 27). Bedford leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 29.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bedford, TX | El Mirage, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#446) | 67.6 (#1399) |
| Population | 48,370 | 35,850 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $376,909 | $341,412 |
| Median Household Income | $80,924 | $72,134 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 10.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | R+3.5 |
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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+
67.6 Score
El Mirage, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$341,412
Population
35,850
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
27
Southwest
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