Bedford, TX vs Los Angeles, 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
Los Angeles
60.9
#1917 nationally
Bedford leads in cost of living index (106 vs 173). Los Angeles leads in walk score (68 vs 44). Bedford leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 31.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bedford, TX | Los Angeles, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#446) | 60.9 (#1917) |
| Population | 48,370 | 3,822,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $376,909 | $946,268 |
| Median Household Income | $80,924 | $74,891 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+32.9 |
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-
60.9 Score
Los Angeles, CA
Entertainment capital of the world
Median Home
$946,268
Population
3,822,238
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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