Berkeley, 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.
Berkeley
59.6
#1947 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 32). Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 222). Round Rock leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 30.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 118,962 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+2.5 |
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59.6 Score
Berkeley, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,460,437
Population
118,962
Crime
High
Walk Score
85
Pacific
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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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