Passaic, NJ 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.
Passaic
65
#1661 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Passaic leads in walk score (82 vs 32). Round Rock leads in median household income ($102,891 vs $57,832). Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Passaic, NJ | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1661) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 68,903 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $560,282 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $57,832 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 25.1 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 82 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 19.7 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | R+2.5 |
D
65 Score
Passaic, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$560,282
Population
68,903
Crime
High
Walk Score
82
Northeast
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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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