Melrose, 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.
Melrose
67.3
#1438 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Melrose leads in walk score (62 vs 32). Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 167). Round Rock leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 37.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melrose, MA | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.3 (#1438) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 29,357 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $930,823 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $126,305 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 37.1 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 2.8 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 167 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | R+2.5 |
D+
67.3 Score
Melrose, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$930,823
Population
29,357
Crime
Low
Walk Score
62
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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