Baldwin, PA 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.
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 27). Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $75,139). Baldwin leads in cost of living index (94 vs 107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baldwin, PA | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,708 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $75,139 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | R+11.2 |
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Score
Baldwin, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Population
20,708
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
Median Income
$75,139
Northeast
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C-
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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