Round Rock, TX vs Santa Clarita, CA
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.
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Santa Clarita
64.1
#1722 nationally
Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 165). Round Rock leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 35.2 min). Santa Clarita leads in median household income ($116,186 vs $102,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Round Rock, TX | Santa Clarita, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.1 (#504) | 64.1 (#1722) |
| Population | 139,077 | 224,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $405,249 | $799,577 |
| Median Household Income | $102,891 | $116,186 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 35.2 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 35 |
| Crime Level | Low | 4.5 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | D+32.9 |
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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D
64.1 Score
Santa Clarita, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$799,577
Population
224,028
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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