Apache Junction, AZ vs Plano, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Apache Junction
64.6
#1681 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 21). Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $56,209). Apache Junction leads in cost of living index (93 vs 107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apache Junction, AZ | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1681) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 41,153 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,285 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $56,209 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.1 | R+11.2 |
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64.6 Score
Apache Junction, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,285
Population
41,153
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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72.6 Score
Plano, TX
Corporate opportunity meets family-friendly living
Median Home
$499,723
Population
287,339
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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