Bedford, TX vs Vallejo, 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
Vallejo
61.3
#1913 nationally
Bedford leads in crime level (3.9 vs 20.3). Bedford leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 36.7 min). Bedford leads in cost of living index (106 vs 144).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bedford, TX | Vallejo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#446) | 61.3 (#1913) |
| Population | 48,370 | 122,807 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $376,909 | $524,543 |
| Median Household Income | $80,924 | $86,112 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 36.7 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 20.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+23.0 |
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-
61.3 Score
Vallejo, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$524,543
Population
122,807
Crime
High
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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