Round Rock, TX vs Somerville, MA
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
Somerville
67
#1480 nationally
Somerville leads in walk score (89 vs 32). Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 185). Somerville leads in median household income ($120,778 vs $102,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Round Rock, TX | Somerville, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.1 (#504) | 67 (#1480) |
| Population | 139,077 | 80,407 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $405,249 | $940,436 |
| Median Household Income | $102,891 | $120,778 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 89 |
| Crime Level | Low | 6.1 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 185 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | D+39.5 |
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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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D+
67 Score
Somerville, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$940,436
Population
80,407
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
89
Northeast
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