Cedar Hill, TX vs Matthews, NC
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
Matthews
68.7
#1294 nationally
Matthews leads in median household income ($103,405 vs $84,132). Matthews leads in average commute (26.9 min vs 32 min). Cedar Hill leads in walk score (19 vs 16).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cedar Hill, TX | Matthews, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#855) | 68.7 (#1294) |
| Population | 48,411 | 30,934 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,424 | $514,763 |
| Median Household Income | $84,132 | $103,405 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+32.9 |
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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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D+
68.7 Score
Matthews, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$514,763
Population
30,934
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
16
Southeast
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