Cedar Hill, TX vs Waukee, IA
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
Waukee
77.3
#263 nationally
Waukee leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 32 min). Waukee leads in median household income ($106,846 vs $84,132). Waukee leads in crime level (3.9 vs 4.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cedar Hill, TX | Waukee, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#855) | 77.3 (#263) |
| Population | 48,411 | 31,645 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,424 | $343,274 |
| Median Household Income | $84,132 | $106,846 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 3.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+4.8 |
Data coverage note: Waukee is missing data for 1 metric that Cedar Hill has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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C+
77.3 Score
Waukee, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$343,274
Population
31,645
Crime
Low
Median Income
$106,846
Midwest
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