Lisle, IL 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.
Lisle
75.7
#427 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Lisle leads in walk score (37 vs 32). Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 124). Round Rock leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 29.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lisle, IL | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.7 (#427) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 23,222 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $438,465 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $106,265 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 1.2 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | R+2.5 |
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75.7 Score
Lisle, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$438,465
Population
23,222
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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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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