Elk Grove, CA vs Rockwall, 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.
Elk Grove
66.7
#1508 nationally
Rockwall
70.4
#1106 nationally
Elk Grove leads in walk score (32 vs 24). Rockwall leads in cost of living index (113 vs 148). Rockwall leads in crime level (4.0 vs 5.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elk Grove, CA | Rockwall, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1508) | 70.4 (#1106) |
| Population | 178,444 | 52,918 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $634,683 | $480,713 |
| Median Household Income | $115,864 | $114,799 |
| Average Commute | 33.1 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.7 | R+40.9 |
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66.7 Score
Elk Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$634,683
Population
178,444
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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C-
70.4 Score
Rockwall, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$480,713
Population
52,918
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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