Round Rock, TX vs Vernon Hills, IL
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
Vernon Hills
73.9
#666 nationally
Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 126). Round Rock leads in walk score (32 vs 28). Vernon Hills leads in median household income ($117,253 vs $102,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Round Rock, TX | Vernon Hills, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.1 (#504) | 73.9 (#666) |
| Population | 139,077 | 26,677 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $405,249 | $460,307 |
| Median Household Income | $102,891 | $117,253 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 28 |
| Crime Level | Low | 1.6 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | D+20.8 |
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
73.9 Score
Vernon Hills, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$460,307
Population
26,677
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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