Cary, NC 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.
Cary
72.1
#924 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Cary leads in median household income ($125,317 vs $102,891). Cary leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 26.8 min). Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cary, NC | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#924) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 180,010 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $628,913 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $125,317 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | R+2.5 |
C-
72.1 Score
Cary, NC
Mid-size North Carolina city with community character
Median Home
$628,913
Population
180,010
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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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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