Bedford, TX vs Richardson, TX
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
Richardson
73
#801 nationally
Richardson leads in median household income ($94,362 vs $80,924). Bedford leads in cost of living index (106 vs 117). Richardson leads in average commute (23.7 min vs 24.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bedford, TX | Richardson, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#446) | 73 (#801) |
| Population | 48,370 | 117,435 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $376,909 | $445,040 |
| Median Household Income | $80,924 | $94,362 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+22.2 |
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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C
73 Score
Richardson, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$445,040
Population
117,435
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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