Round Rock, TX vs Wheat Ridge, CO
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
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Wheat Ridge leads in walk score (45 vs 32). Round Rock leads in median household income ($102,891 vs $79,567). Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Round Rock, TX | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.1 (#504) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 139,077 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $405,249 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $102,891 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 45 |
| Crime Level | Low | 13.2 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | D+19.5 |
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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D
64.5 Score
Wheat Ridge, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$595,582
Population
31,804
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
45
West
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