Davis, CA 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.
Davis
66.3
#1554 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 175). Davis leads in walk score (50 vs 39). Davis leads in average commute (23 min vs 27.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Davis, CA | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.3 (#1554) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 65,832 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $840,166 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $83,592 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 175 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+36.3 | R+11.2 |
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66.3 Score
Davis, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$840,166
Population
65,832
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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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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