Cedar Falls, IA vs Terrell, 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.
Cedar Falls
79.7
#107 nationally
Terrell
70
#1148 nationally
Cedar Falls leads in crime level (4.3 vs 8.4). Cedar Falls leads in average commute (15.3 min vs 24.7 min). Cedar Falls leads in median household income ($71,011 vs $61,513).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cedar Falls, IA | Terrell, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.7 (#107) | 70 (#1148) |
| Population | 40,737 | 21,480 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $271,320 | $282,678 |
| Median Household Income | $71,011 | $61,513 |
| Average Commute | 15.3 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.3 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.2 | R+27.9 |
Data coverage note: Terrell is missing data for 1 metric that Cedar Falls has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
79.7 Score
Cedar Falls, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$271,320
Population
40,737
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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C-
70 Score
Terrell, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,678
Population
21,480
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,513
Southwest
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