Orange, 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.
Orange
63.3
#1780 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 178). Orange leads in walk score (51 vs 32). Orange leads in median household income ($109,335 vs $102,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orange, CA | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1780) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 138,337 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,136,729 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $109,335 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 26.5 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 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
63.3 Score
Orange, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,136,729
Population
138,337
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
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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