Columbus, OH 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.
Columbus
76.5
#341 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Round Rock leads in median household income ($102,891 vs $62,889). Columbus leads in walk score (41 vs 32). Round Rock leads in school rating (8.4 vs 6.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbus, OH | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.5 (#341) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 913,175 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $248,686 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $62,889 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 23.1 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 32 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | Low |
| School Rating | 6.8 | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.4 | R+2.5 |
C
76.5 Score
Columbus, OH
Ohio's capital city on the rise
Median Home
$248,686
Population
913,175
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
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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