Midland, MI 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.
Midland
80.2
#89 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Round Rock leads in median household income ($102,891 vs $71,809). Midland leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 26.8 min). Midland leads in cost of living index (94 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Midland, MI | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.2 (#89) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 42,663 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $259,992 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $71,809 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+15.2 | R+2.5 |
B-
80.2 Score
Midland, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$259,992
Population
42,663
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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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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