Clifton, NJ 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.
Clifton
69.5
#1194 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Clifton leads in walk score (62 vs 32). Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 133). Round Rock leads in median household income ($102,891 vs $94,179).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clifton, NJ | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1194) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 88,461 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $618,464 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $94,179 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | R+2.5 |
D+
69.5 Score
Clifton, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$618,464
Population
88,461
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
62
Northeast
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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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