Compare: Rockdale, TX and Sanger, CA

Rockdale TX

95.3

Cost of Living

below US average

5,529

Population

26.95

Crime Rate per 1000

above US average

$39,911

Median Income

below US average

$230,208

Median House Price

above US average

$1200

Average Rent

below US average

13%

Poverty Rate

above US average

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

below US average

Sanger CA

95.0

Cost of Living

below US average

26,600

Population

17.29

Crime Rate per 1000

below US average

$69,333

Median Income

below US average

$402,995

Median House Price

above US average

$1600

Average Rent

above US average

16%

Poverty Rate

above US average

8.2%

Unemployment Rate

above US average

Pros of Rockdale

Historic downtown area
Close to nature trails
Low crime rate
Easy access to Austin
Friendly community
Diverse local events
Affordable cost of living
Growing job market
Strong local schools
Family-friendly activities

Cons of Rockdale

Limited nightlife options
Not very diverse population
Few job opportunities
Limited healthcare facilities
Lack of public transport
Political divisions present
Rural area, less amenities
Higher property taxes
Social activities are sparse
Extreme weather conditions

Pros of Sanger

Access to nearby national parks
Good weather most of the year
Affordable housing options
Local farmers' markets available
Diverse population in certain areas
Low crime rates in some areas
Plenty of outdoor activities
Community events throughout the year
Friendly neighbors and small-town feel
Growing job opportunities

Cons of Sanger

Limited cultural activities present
Fewer kids activities on weekdays
Some areas have poor air quality
Job market not very robust currently
Schools could use improvement
May experience issues with racism
High poverty rate in some neighborhoods
Political tensions can arise locally
Limited nightlife options available
Public transport has limited routes