Dallas, TX vs Rocklin, CA

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.

Dallas

70.1

#1132 nationally

vs

Rocklin

67.9

#1373 nationally

Rocklin leads in median household income ($116,006 vs $61,899). Dallas leads in cost of living index (105 vs 156). Dallas leads in walk score (46 vs 34).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Dallas, TX Rocklin, CA
WhereAtHome Score 70.1 (#1132) 67.9 (#1373)
Population 1,304,379 73,472
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $309,590 $696,194
Median Household Income $61,899 $116,006
Average Commute 27.4 min 25.6 min
Walk Score 46 34
Crime Level Moderate-High 4.5
School Rating 5.8 N/A
Cost of Living Index 105 156
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+22.2 R+8.5