Lafayette, 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.
Lafayette
62.7
#1832 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 280). Lafayette leads in median household income ($219,250 vs $102,891). Round Rock leads in walk score (32 vs 26).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CA | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1832) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 25,048 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,941,109 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $219,250 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 280 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | R+2.5 |
D-
62.7 Score
Lafayette, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,941,109
Population
25,048
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Pacific
View Lafayette, CA →
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
View Round Rock, TX →
Try a different matchup
Swap Lafayette for: