Cambridge, MA 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.
Cambridge
70.6
#1085 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Cambridge leads in walk score (87 vs 32). Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 172). Cambridge leads in median household income ($115,892 vs $102,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cambridge, MA | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1085) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 117,090 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,055,780 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $115,892 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 87 | 32 |
| Crime Level | Low | Low |
| School Rating | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 172 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | R+2.5 |
C-
70.6 Score
Cambridge, MA
Academic powerhouse across the Charles
Median Home
$1,055,780
Population
117,090
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Northeast
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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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