Alameda, CA vs Round Rock, TX
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.
Alameda
63.4
#1768 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Alameda leads in walk score (68 vs 32). Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 206). Alameda leads in median household income ($129,917 vs $102,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alameda, CA | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.4 (#1768) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 75,353 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,156,096 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $129,917 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 33.4 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 206 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+2.5 |
D
63.4 Score
Alameda, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,156,096
Population
75,353
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Pacific
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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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