Brea, CA vs Cedar Hill, 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.
Brea
64.3
#1700 nationally
Cedar Hill
72.6
#855 nationally
Brea leads in walk score (50 vs 19). Cedar Hill leads in cost of living index (105 vs 178). Brea leads in median household income ($120,226 vs $84,132).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brea, CA | Cedar Hill, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1700) | 72.6 (#855) |
| Population | 48,479 | 48,411 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,134,146 | $315,424 |
| Median Household Income | $120,226 | $84,132 |
| Average Commute | 31.1 min | 32 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 19 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 178 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+22.2 |
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64.3 Score
Brea, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,134,146
Population
48,479
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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72.6 Score
Cedar Hill, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$315,424
Population
48,411
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
19
Southwest
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