Round Rock, TX vs Sandy, UT
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.
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Sandy
70.7
#1076 nationally
Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 129). Sandy leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 26.8 min). Sandy leads in walk score (35 vs 32).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Round Rock, TX | Sandy, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.1 (#504) | 70.7 (#1076) |
| Population | 139,077 | 91,943 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $405,249 | $667,692 |
| Median Household Income | $102,891 | $108,165 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 35 |
| Crime Level | Low | 2.9 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | D+10.2 |
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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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70.7 Score
Sandy, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$667,692
Population
91,943
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
West
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