Brandon, MS vs Cedar Park, 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.
Brandon
77.5
#239 nationally
Cedar Park
73.8
#669 nationally
Cedar Park leads in walk score (26 vs 11). Cedar Park leads in median household income ($118,903 vs $89,051). Brandon leads in cost of living index (98 vs 121).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brandon, MS | Cedar Park, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#239) | 73.8 (#669) |
| Population | 25,719 | 77,516 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $291,089 | $470,231 |
| Median Household Income | $89,051 | $118,903 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.1 | R+2.5 |
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77.5 Score
Brandon, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$291,089
Population
25,719
Crime
Low
Walk Score
11
Southeast
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73.8 Score
Cedar Park, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$470,231
Population
77,516
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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