Compare Cities
Two cities. One clear winner.
Search any two US cities. Compare 12 metrics side-by-side. Shareable results.
City A
City B
City A
Surprise
Arizona
Wins
7/12
Median Home
$432k
Jobs
+5.1%
City B
Round Rock
Texas
Wins
5/12
Median Home
$442k
Jobs
+5.2%
Home price
+2%
Round Rock vs Surprise
Job growth
+0.1pp
Round Rock vs Surprise
Schools
+1.1
Round Rock vs Surprise
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Detailed comparison
Surprise Round Rock
Costs
3–0Surprise
Win$432k
Median Home Price
$442k
Round RockSurprise
Win$1,900/mo
Median Rent
$1,950/mo
Round RockSurprise
Win102
Cost Index
103
Round RockQuality of Life
2–3Surprise
7.8/10
Schools
8.9/10 Win
Round RockSurprise
Win8.2/10
Safety
8.1/10
Round RockSurprise
24
Walk Score
32 Win
Round RockSurprise
Win44
Bike Score
40
Round RockSurprise
16
Transit Score
18 Win
Round RockOpportunity
0–2Surprise
5.1%
Job Growth
5.2% Win
Round RockSurprise
7.8/10
Nabelly Score
8.6/10 Win
Round RockDemographics
2–0Surprise
Win144,415
Population
133,372
Round RockSurprise
Win104
Area (sq mi)
38
Round RockLifestyle radar
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The verdict
Surprise, AZ wins 7 of 12 metrics.
Based on cost, quality of life, opportunity and demographics. Explore the full city profile for schools, neighborhoods, real estate and more.
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