Bedford, TX vs Livermore, CA
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
Livermore
63.1
#1797 nationally
Livermore leads in median household income ($152,590 vs $80,924). Bedford leads in cost of living index (106 vs 197). Bedford leads in crime level (3.9 vs 6.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bedford, TX | Livermore, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#446) | 63.1 (#1797) |
| Population | 48,370 | 82,908 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $376,909 | $1,087,999 |
| Median Household Income | $80,924 | $152,590 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+53.6 |
C
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
63.1 Score
Livermore, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,087,999
Population
82,908
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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