Cedar Park, TX vs Park Ridge, 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 Park
73.8
#669 nationally
Park Ridge
74.2
#621 nationally
Park Ridge leads in walk score (54 vs 26). Park Ridge leads in median household income ($137,964 vs $118,903). Cedar Park leads in cost of living index (121 vs 136).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cedar Park, TX | Park Ridge, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#669) | 74.2 (#621) |
| Population | 77,516 | 37,897 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $470,231 | $595,303 |
| Median Household Income | $118,903 | $137,964 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | D+42.0 |
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73.8 Score
Cedar Park, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$470,231
Population
77,516
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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74.2 Score
Park Ridge, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$595,303
Population
37,897
Crime
Low
Walk Score
54
Midwest
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