La Mirada, 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.
La Mirada
64.7
#1679 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 166). La Mirada leads in walk score (47 vs 32). Round Rock leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 31.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | La Mirada, CA | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.7 (#1679) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 45,505 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $891,525 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $104,130 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 166 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+2.5 |
D
64.7 Score
La Mirada, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$891,525
Population
45,505
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
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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