Cedar Hill, TX vs Hayward, 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.
Cedar Hill
72.6
#855 nationally
Hayward
61.7
#1891 nationally
Hayward leads in walk score (57 vs 19). Cedar Hill leads in crime level (4.9 vs 13.1). Cedar Hill leads in cost of living index (105 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cedar Hill, TX | Hayward, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#855) | 61.7 (#1891) |
| Population | 48,411 | 155,675 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,424 | $831,558 |
| Median Household Income | $84,132 | $105,371 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 34.2 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 13.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+53.6 |
C-
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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D-
61.7 Score
Hayward, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$831,558
Population
155,675
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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