Cedar Hill, TX vs Waukegan, IL
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
Waukegan
74.8
#557 nationally
Waukegan leads in walk score (49 vs 19). Cedar Hill leads in crime level (4.9 vs 12.2). Cedar Hill leads in median household income ($84,132 vs $66,077).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cedar Hill, TX | Waukegan, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#855) | 74.8 (#557) |
| Population | 48,411 | 87,642 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,424 | $249,468 |
| Median Household Income | $84,132 | $66,077 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | 49 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 12.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+20.8 |
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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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74.8 Score
Waukegan, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$249,468
Population
87,642
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
49
Midwest
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