Long Beach, 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.
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 32). Round Rock leads in school rating (8.4 vs 5.2). Round Rock leads in median household income ($102,891 vs $69,471).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 466,742 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 32 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | Low |
| School Rating | 5.2 | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+2.5 |
D-
62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
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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