Round Rock, TX vs Waxahachie, TX

Waxahachie is moderately more affordable than Round Rock, with a 10.7% lower cost of living index. Round Rock scores 118 compared to 106 for Waxahachie, 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 Round Rock is $1,713/month compared to $1,495/month in Waxahachie — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Waxahachie is more affordable at $307,900 median vs $383,700.

Median household income in Round Rock is $97,187 compared to $82,449 in Waxahachie (+17.9%). 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 Round Rock spend roughly 21.2% of their income on rent, less than the 21.8% in Waxahachie.