Cedar Hill, TX vs Forest Lake, MN
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 Hill
72.6
#855 nationally
Forest Lake
71.7
#964 nationally
Forest Lake leads in crime level (3.3 vs 4.9). Forest Lake leads in average commute (26.9 min vs 32 min). Cedar Hill leads in cost of living index (105 vs 114).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cedar Hill, TX | Forest Lake, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#855) | 71.7 (#964) |
| Population | 48,411 | 20,685 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,424 | $432,441 |
| Median Household Income | $84,132 | $91,157 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 3.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+8.9 |
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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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C-
71.7 Score
Forest Lake, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$432,441
Population
20,685
Crime
Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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