Bedford, TX vs Round Rock, TX

Bedford is moderately more affordable than Round Rock, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Bedford scores 106 compared to 118 for Round Rock, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Round Rock can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bedford is $1,429/month compared to $1,713/month in Round Rock — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bedford is more affordable at $322,300 median vs $383,700.

Median household income in Bedford is $81,393 compared to $97,187 in Round Rock (-16.3%). While Round Rock is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bedford spend roughly 21.1% of their income on rent, less than the 21.2% in Round Rock.