Garland, TX vs Round Rock, TX

Garland is moderately more affordable than Round Rock, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Garland scores 103 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 Garland is $1,525/month compared to $1,713/month in Round Rock — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Garland is more affordable at $248,900 median vs $383,700.

Median household income in Garland is $74,717 compared to $97,187 in Round Rock (-23.1%). 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 Garland spend roughly 24.5% of their income on rent, more than the 21.2% in Round Rock.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (68°F vs 70°F). Garland receives more rainfall at 38.3" per year compared to 36.3" in Round Rock.