Arlington, VA 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.
Arlington
72.2
#917 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 39). Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 151). Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $99,936).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 238,643 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 39 |
| Crime Level | Low | Low |
| School Rating | 8.8 | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | R+11.2 |
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72.2 Score
Arlington, VA
Urban walkability meets federal opportunity
Median Home
$815,538
Population
238,643
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southeast
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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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