Cedar Hill, TX vs Mountain View, 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
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Mountain View leads in walk score (66 vs 19). Cedar Hill leads in cost of living index (105 vs 285). Mountain View leads in median household income ($174,156 vs $84,132).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cedar Hill, TX | Mountain View, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#855) | 63.3 (#1779) |
| Population | 48,411 | 81,785 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,424 | $1,962,774 |
| Median Household Income | $84,132 | $174,156 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 285 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+40.0 |
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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
63.3 Score
Mountain View, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,962,774
Population
81,785
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
66
Pacific
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