Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Orem, UT
VS
Round Rock, TX
🏆 Round Rock leads 13 of 23 categories
Orem
Utah
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.1 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$77,568
Violent Crime Index
46
Population
97,100
Round Rock
Texas
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.6
Median Household Income
$91,888 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
34 ✓ Safer
Population
120,465 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Orem, UT
Pros
Rent averages $296/mo less ($1,290 vs $1,586)
Violent crime is well below the national average (174.5 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 6 min shorter each way
Cons
Median income trails Round Rock by $14,320/yr
Pricier housing — median home is $392,900
Snowy winters — about 45" of snow per year
Round Rock, TX
Pros
25% less violent crime than Orem
Violent crime is well below the national average (130.7 vs 380/100k)
Households earn $14,320 more per year on average
Homes cost $55k less ($337,500 vs $392,900)
Milder winters — January highs near 60°F vs 38°F
Smaller class sizes — 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,586/mo
Key Differences at a Glance
Orem
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 97.1 vs 97.6 (100 = US avg)
Round Rock
Median Income
$14,320
$91,888 vs $77,568/yr
Round Rock
Violent Crime
25% lower
130.7 vs 174.5 per 100k
Round Rock
Median Home Value
$55k less
$337,500 vs $392,900
Round Rock
Summer Heat
3.2°F warmer
July avg high 95.7°F vs 92.5°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Orem, UT | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 97.1 ✓ Cheaper | 97.6 |
| Median Home Value | $392,900⚠ High | $337,500⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,290 ✓ Lower | $1,586⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $77,568 | $91,888 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% ✓ Lower | 3.8%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 19.7 min ✓ Shorter | 25.2 min |
| Work From Home % | 13.5% | 19.6% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 53 ✓ Safer | 58 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 46 | 34 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 65 ✓ Safer | 92 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (99) | A- (115) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 24.0:1 | 14.6:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 42.2% | 42.3% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 93.9% ✓ Higher | 93.2% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Alpine District | ROUND ROCK ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 37.5°F | 59.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 92.5°F | 95.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.2" ✓ Drier | 36.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 44.9" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 97,100 | 120,465 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 26.8 | 35.9 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.9% ✓ Higher | 55.6% |
| Under 18 | 27.2% ✓ More | 25.0% |
| Over 65 | 10.2% | 10.3% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Orem's cost of living index is 97.1 vs Round Rock's 97.6 (US average = 100).
Orem is 0% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Round Rock leads 13 of 23 categories. Orem wins 10 and Round Rock wins 13. 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 Orem to Round Rock or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($392,900 vs $337,500 median home), income ($77,568 vs $91,888), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Orem, UT and Round Rock, TX are about 1,037 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.