Arvada, CO 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.
Arvada
66.8
#1495 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 138). Arvada leads in walk score (35 vs 32). Arvada leads in median household income ($106,014 vs $102,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arvada, CO | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1495) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 121,414 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $605,230 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $106,014 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | R+2.5 |
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66.8 Score
Arvada, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$605,230
Population
121,414
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
West
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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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