Mount Prospect, 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.
Mount Prospect
77.7
#223 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Mount Prospect leads in walk score (87 vs 32). Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 119). Round Rock leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 28.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mount Prospect, IL | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.7 (#223) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 54,298 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $455,313 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $100,526 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 87 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+2.5 |
C+
77.7 Score
Mount Prospect, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$455,313
Population
54,298
Crime
Low
Walk Score
87
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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