Big Spring, TX 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.
Big Spring
77.9
#207 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 21). Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $65,418). Big Spring leads in average commute (19.8 min vs 27.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Big Spring, TX | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.9 (#207) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 22,373 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $147,462 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $65,418 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 19.8 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 20.9 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+62.8 | R+11.2 |
C+
77.9 Score
Big Spring, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$147,462
Population
22,373
Crime
High
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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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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