Lowell, MA 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.
Lowell
67.3
#1437 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Lowell leads in walk score (67 vs 32). Round Rock leads in median household income ($102,891 vs $73,008). Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lowell, MA | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.3 (#1437) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 114,296 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $492,877 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $73,008 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 27.2 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 14.6 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | R+2.5 |
D+
67.3 Score
Lowell, MA
Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character
Median Home
$492,877
Population
114,296
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
67
Northeast
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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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