Bettendorf, IA 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.
Bettendorf
79.3
#131 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Bettendorf leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 26.8 min). Round Rock leads in walk score (32 vs 29). Bettendorf leads in cost of living index (103 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bettendorf, IA | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.3 (#131) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 39,858 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $340,599 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $100,570 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.9 | R+2.5 |
C+
79.3 Score
Bettendorf, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$340,599
Population
39,858
Crime
Low
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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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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