Galt, CA 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.
Galt
63
#1805 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 133). Round Rock leads in median household income ($102,891 vs $85,069). Round Rock leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 32.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Galt, CA | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63 (#1805) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 25,767 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $535,863 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $85,069 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 11.3 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.7 | R+2.5 |
D
63 Score
Galt, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$535,863
Population
25,767
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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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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