New York City, NY 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.
New York City
62.5
#1851 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
New York City leads in walk score (89 vs 32). Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 187). Round Rock leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 41.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New York City, NY | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.5 (#1851) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 8,258,035 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $832,934 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $74,694 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 41.2 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 89 | 32 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | Low |
| School Rating | 6 | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 187 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | R+2.5 |
D-
62.5 Score
New York City, NY
The city that never sleeps
Median Home
$832,934
Population
8,258,035
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
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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