Arcadia, 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.
Arcadia
60.7
#1926 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 225). Arcadia leads in walk score (54 vs 32). Round Rock leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 30.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arcadia, CA | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.7 (#1926) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 54,157 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,395,544 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $108,214 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 225 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+2.5 |
D-
60.7 Score
Arcadia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,395,544
Population
54,157
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
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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