Irvine, 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.
Irvine
67.2
#1452 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 178). Irvine leads in walk score (44 vs 32). Irvine leads in median household income ($116,519 vs $102,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Irvine, CA | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1452) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 307,670 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,517,431 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $116,519 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 32 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | Low |
| School Rating | 9.5 | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 178 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+2.5 |
D+
67.2 Score
Irvine, CA
Master-planned perfection in Southern California
Median Home
$1,517,431
Population
307,670
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
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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