Albany, CA vs Round Rock, TX
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.
Albany
68.2
#1329 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Albany leads in walk score (84 vs 32). Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 207). Albany leads in median household income ($124,469 vs $102,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, CA | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1329) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 19,097 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,249,885 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $124,469 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 84 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+2.5 |
D+
68.2 Score
Albany, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,249,885
Population
19,097
Crime
Low
Walk Score
84
Pacific
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C
75.1 Score
Round Rock, TX
Dell's hometown in the Austin suburbs
Median Home
$405,249
Population
139,077
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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