Lake Zurich, IL vs Royse City, 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.
Lake Zurich
74
#646 nationally
Royse City
76.1
#383 nationally
Lake Zurich leads in crime level (1.7 vs 2.8). Lake Zurich leads in median household income ($135,211 vs $114,917). Royse City leads in cost of living index (108 vs 123).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Zurich, IL | Royse City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74 (#646) | 76.1 (#383) |
| Population | 19,676 | 24,138 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $510,350 | $312,413 |
| Median Household Income | $135,211 | $114,917 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 33.6 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 123 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | R+40.9 |
Data coverage note: Royse City is missing data for 1 metric that Lake Zurich has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
74 Score
Lake Zurich, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$510,350
Population
19,676
Crime
Low
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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C
76.1 Score
Royse City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$312,413
Population
24,138
Crime
Low
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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