Round Rock, TX vs West Chicago, 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
West Chicago
72.9
#817 nationally
West Chicago leads in walk score (38 vs 32). Round Rock leads in median household income ($102,891 vs $92,335). Round Rock leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 27.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Round Rock, TX | West Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.1 (#504) | 72.9 (#817) |
| Population | 139,077 | 25,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $405,249 | $395,522 |
| Median Household Income | $102,891 | $92,335 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 38 |
| Crime Level | Low | 5.0 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | D+13.3 |
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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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72.9 Score
West Chicago, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$395,522
Population
25,116
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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