Round Rock, TX vs Wilmette, IL
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
Wilmette
71
#1040 nationally
Wilmette leads in walk score (58 vs 32). Wilmette leads in median household income ($183,750 vs $102,891). Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 162).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Round Rock, TX | Wilmette, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.1 (#504) | 71 (#1040) |
| Population | 139,077 | 27,026 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $405,249 | $1,007,961 |
| Median Household Income | $102,891 | $183,750 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 35.7 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 58 |
| Crime Level | Low | 0.6 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 162 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | D+42.0 |
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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71 Score
Wilmette, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,007,961
Population
27,026
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
58
Midwest
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