Cedar Park, TX vs Walnut, 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 Park
73.8
#669 nationally
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Cedar Park leads in cost of living index (121 vs 197). Cedar Park leads in crime level (2.6 vs 3.5). Cedar Park leads in average commute (26.9 min vs 35.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cedar Park, TX | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#669) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 77,516 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $470,231 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $118,903 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | D+32.9 |
C
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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D
63.3 Score
Walnut, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,188,533
Population
27,104
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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