Round Rock, TX vs Waterloo, IA
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
Waterloo
81.8
#36 nationally
Round Rock leads in median household income ($102,891 vs $54,104). Waterloo leads in average commute (16.5 min vs 26.8 min). Waterloo leads in cost of living index (88 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Round Rock, TX | Waterloo, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.1 (#504) | 81.8 (#36) |
| Population | 139,077 | 66,606 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $405,249 | $149,005 |
| Median Household Income | $102,891 | $54,104 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 16.5 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 37 |
| Crime Level | Low | 13.0 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | D+1.2 |
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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B-
81.8 Score
Waterloo, IA
Iowa community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$149,005
Population
66,606
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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