| | Round Rock, TX | San Marcos, TX | United States |
| Overall | 116.9 | 113.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 94.1 | 92.3 | 100 |
| Health | 100.7 | 108.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 151.0 | 100.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $431,900 | $335,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,130.0% | 10,160.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 109.9 | 106.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 103.6 | 101.9 | 100 |
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Reviews for Round Rock 
28 Reviews
I plan on relocating from Amarillo to Round Rock or one of the suburbs north of Austin with my wife and kids. I would like to know what people can tell me about the job More
Round Rock has a booming real estate market. It is one of the fastest growing communities in America. If you need more info about home buying in Round Rock, or anywhere More
We moved from Southern CA, we first lived at beach for many years in SD, then high desert (Hesperia). BEST MOVE I'VE EVER MADE IN MY LIFE!!
The weather is great, the More
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Reviews for San Marcos 
6 Reviews
An area with so much potential and existing natural beauty.Sadly bad urban planning is clearly obvious.Looks like fun for tens of thousands of students.However for the More
San Marcos has the most beautiful people and places that I have ever seen throughout my travels. I love this city so much that I decided to settle down here and start a More
I spent several summers and a couple winters in San Marcos during my formidable years and really have to tell those interested about what a nice town it is. The best More
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