Chico, 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.
Chico
66.4
#1544 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Round Rock leads in median household income ($102,891 vs $65,932). Chico leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 26.8 min). Chico leads in walk score (49 vs 32).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chico, CA | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.4 (#1544) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 101,301 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $464,980 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $65,932 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 17.5 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 19.2 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.1 | R+2.5 |
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66.4 Score
Chico, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$464,980
Population
101,301
Crime
High
Walk Score
49
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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