Rowlett, TX vs Somerville, MA
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.
Rowlett
72.8
#833 nationally
Somerville
67
#1480 nationally
Somerville leads in walk score (89 vs 19). Rowlett leads in cost of living index (112 vs 185). Rowlett leads in crime level (4.2 vs 6.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rowlett, TX | Somerville, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#833) | 67 (#1480) |
| Population | 66,813 | 80,407 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $370,262 | $940,436 |
| Median Household Income | $110,954 | $120,778 |
| Average Commute | 32.6 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 185 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+39.5 |
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72.8 Score
Rowlett, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$370,262
Population
66,813
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
19
Southwest
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D+
67 Score
Somerville, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$940,436
Population
80,407
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
89
Northeast
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