Cedar Hill, TX vs Midland, TX

Midland is moderately more affordable than Cedar Hill, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Cedar Hill scores 115 compared to 101 for Midland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cedar Hill can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cedar Hill is $1,878/month compared to $1,407/month in Midland — a 34% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Midland has cheaper rent, Cedar Hill actually has lower median home values ($273,200 vs $298,600).

Median household income in Cedar Hill is $90,608 compared to $91,169 in Midland (-0.6%). Midland offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Cedar Hill spend roughly 24.9% of their income on rent, more than the 18.5% in Midland.