Round Rock, TX vs Slidell, LA
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
Slidell
76.9
#301 nationally
Round Rock leads in median household income ($102,891 vs $63,004). Slidell leads in walk score (36 vs 32). Slidell leads in cost of living index (100 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Round Rock, TX | Slidell, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.1 (#504) | 76.9 (#301) |
| Population | 139,077 | 28,510 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $405,249 | $223,090 |
| Median Household Income | $102,891 | $63,004 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 36 |
| Crime Level | Low | 7.0 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | R+43.8 |
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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C
76.9 Score
Slidell, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$223,090
Population
28,510
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southeast
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