Baltimore, MD 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.
Baltimore
75.5
#444 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Baltimore leads in walk score (64 vs 32). Round Rock leads in median household income ($102,891 vs $58,349). Round Rock leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 30.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baltimore, MD | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#444) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 565,239 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,754 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $58,349 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 44.0 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | R+2.5 |
C
75.5 Score
Baltimore, MD
Major Maryland city with a diverse economy
Median Home
$189,754
Population
565,239
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
64
Northeast
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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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