Bedford, TX vs Harrisburg, 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
Harrisburg
69.3
#1226 nationally
Harrisburg leads in median household income ($134,767 vs $80,924). Bedford leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 30.3 min). Bedford leads in cost of living index (106 vs 118).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bedford, TX | Harrisburg, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#446) | 69.3 (#1226) |
| Population | 48,370 | 19,883 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $376,909 | $500,007 |
| Median Household Income | $80,924 | $134,767 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 30.3 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | R+7.7 |
Data coverage note: Harrisburg is missing data for 1 metric that Bedford has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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+
69.3 Score
Harrisburg, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$500,007
Population
19,883
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$134,767
Southeast
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