Folsom, 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.
Folsom
67.8
#1378 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 165). Folsom leads in median household income ($134,935 vs $102,891). Round Rock leads in walk score (32 vs 31).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Folsom, CA | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1378) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 84,782 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $763,818 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $134,935 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.7 | R+2.5 |
D+
67.8 Score
Folsom, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$763,818
Population
84,782
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
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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