Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Norfolk, VA
VS
Round Rock, TX
🏆 Round Rock leads 16 of 23 categories
Norfolk
Virginia
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$60,998
Violent Crime Index
124⚠ High
Population
236,973 ✓ Larger
Round Rock
Texas
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.6
Median Household Income
$91,888 ✓ Higher
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.
Norfolk, VA
Pros
Rent averages $398/mo less ($1,188 vs $1,586)
Homes cost $83k less ($254,200 vs $337,500)
Cooler summers — July highs near 89°F vs 96°F
Smaller class sizes — 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Round Rock by $30,890/yr
Violent crime (469.5/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (3772.5/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (6.7% vs 3.8%)
Round Rock, TX
Pros
72% less violent crime than Norfolk
Households earn $30,890 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.9 pts lower (3.8%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (130.7 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 42.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 60°F vs 50°F
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,586/mo
Pricier housing — median home is $337,500
Key Differences at a Glance
Norfolk
Median Home Value
$83k less
$254,200 vs $337,500
Both cities
Cost of Living
≈ Equal
Both near 97.4 on the COL index
Round Rock
Median Income
$30,890
$91,888 vs $60,998/yr
Round Rock
Violent Crime
72% lower
130.7 vs 469.5 per 100k
Round Rock
Unemployment
2.9 pp lower
3.8% vs 6.7% unemployment
Round Rock
Summer Heat
7.0°F warmer
July avg high 95.7°F vs 88.7°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Norfolk, VA | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 97.4 ✓ Cheaper | 97.6 |
| Median Home Value | $254,200 ✓ Lower | $337,500⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,188 ✓ Lower | $1,586⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $60,998 | $91,888 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.7%⚠ High | 3.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 22.7 min ✓ Shorter | 25.2 min |
| Work From Home % | 7.3% | 19.6% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 146⚠ High | 58 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 124⚠ High | 34 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 180⚠ High | 92 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (103) | A- (115) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.9:1 ✓ Smaller | 14.6:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 32.2% | 42.3% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 89.3% | 93.2% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Norfolk City Public Schools | ROUND ROCK ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 50.0°F | 59.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 88.7°F | 95.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.7" | 36.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 236,973 ✓ Larger | 120,465 |
| Median Age | 32.2 | 35.9 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 44.8% | 55.6% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.3% | 25.0% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 12.3% ✓ More | 10.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Norfolk's cost of living index is 97.4 vs Round Rock's 97.6 (US average = 100).
Norfolk is 0% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Round Rock leads 16 of 23 categories. Norfolk wins 7 and Round Rock wins 16. 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 Norfolk to Round Rock or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($254,200 vs $337,500 median home), income ($60,998 vs $91,888), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Norfolk, VA and Round Rock, TX are about 1,304 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.