Round Rock, TX vs Simi Valley, CA
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
Simi Valley
67.3
#1445 nationally
Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 176). Simi Valley leads in walk score (39 vs 32). Simi Valley leads in median household income ($112,144 vs $102,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Round Rock, TX | Simi Valley, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.1 (#504) | 67.3 (#1445) |
| Population | 139,077 | 125,113 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $405,249 | $841,774 |
| Median Household Income | $102,891 | $112,144 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 39 |
| Crime Level | Low | 3.5 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 176 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | D+15.1 |
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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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D+
67.3 Score
Simi Valley, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$841,774
Population
125,113
Crime
Low
Walk Score
39
Pacific
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