Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Alexandria, VA
VS
Round Rock, TX
🏆 Round Rock leads 15 of 23 categories
Alexandria
Virginia
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
108.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$113,179 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
58
Population
157,594 ✓ Larger
Round Rock
Texas
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.6 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$91,888
Violent Crime Index
34 ✓ Safer
Population
120,465
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Alexandria, VA
Pros
Households earn $21,291 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (219.1 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 66.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.6 pts lower (3.2%)
Cooler summers — July highs near 90°F vs 96°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $655,700
Higher rents — median is $1,983/mo
Property crime (2640.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Cost of living runs 11% higher than Round Rock
Round Rock, TX
Pros
Homes cost $318k less ($337,500 vs $655,700)
40% less violent crime than Alexandria
Rent averages $397/mo less ($1,586 vs $1,983)
Violent crime is well below the national average (130.7 vs 380/100k)
11% cheaper overall cost of living than Alexandria
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
Cons
Median income trails Alexandria by $21,291/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Alexandria
Median Income
$21,291
$113,179 vs $91,888/yr
Alexandria
Unemployment
0.6 pp lower
3.2% vs 3.8% unemployment
Round Rock
Cost of Living
11% cheaper
COL index 97.6 vs 108.6 (100 = US avg)
Round Rock
Violent Crime
40% lower
130.7 vs 219.1 per 100k
Round Rock
Median Home Value
$318k less
$337,500 vs $655,700
Round Rock
Summer Heat
6.1°F warmer
July avg high 95.7°F vs 89.6°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Alexandria, VA | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 108.6⚠ High | 97.6 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $655,700⚠ High | $337,500⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,983⚠ High | $1,586⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $113,179 ✓ Higher | $91,888 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% ✓ Lower | 3.8%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.1 min⚠ High | 25.2 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 22.1% ✓ Higher | 19.6% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 85 | 58 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 58 | 34 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 126⚠ High | 92 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (110) | A- (115) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 15.1:1 | 14.6:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 66.0% ✓ Higher | 42.3% |
| High School or Higher | 93.7% ✓ Higher | 93.2% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Alexandria City Public Schools | ROUND ROCK ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 44.8°F | 59.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 89.6°F | 95.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.8" | 36.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 13.7" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 157,594 ✓ Larger | 120,465 |
| Median Age | 37.4 ✓ Older | 35.9 |
| Homeownership Rate | 42.7% | 55.6% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 18.1% | 25.0% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 12.3% ✓ More | 10.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Alexandria's cost of living index is 108.6 vs Round Rock's 97.6 (US average = 100).
Round Rock is 11% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Round Rock leads 15 of 23 categories. Alexandria wins 8 and Round Rock wins 15. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Alexandria to Round Rock or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($655,700 vs $337,500 median home), income ($113,179 vs $91,888), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Alexandria, VA and Round Rock, TX are about 1,298 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.