Northbrook, 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.
Northbrook
77.2
#269 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Northbrook leads in walk score (83 vs 32). Northbrook leads in median household income ($150,236 vs $102,891). Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 152).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Northbrook, IL | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.2 (#269) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 33,977 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $718,284 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $150,236 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 0.5 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 152 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+2.5 |
C+
77.2 Score
Northbrook, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$718,284
Population
33,977
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
83
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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