Round Rock, TX vs Sunnyvale, 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
Sunnyvale
66.4
#1551 nationally
Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 205). Sunnyvale leads in walk score (54 vs 32). Sunnyvale leads in median household income ($168,924 vs $102,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Round Rock, TX | Sunnyvale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.1 (#504) | 66.4 (#1551) |
| Population | 139,077 | 155,805 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $405,249 | $2,050,814 |
| Median Household Income | $102,891 | $168,924 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 54 |
| Crime Level | Low | Low |
| School Rating | 8.4 | 8.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 205 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | D+40.0 |
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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D
66.4 Score
Sunnyvale, CA
Heart of tech innovation
Median Home
$2,050,814
Population
155,805
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Pacific
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