Diamond Bar, 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.
Diamond Bar
63.1
#1794 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 182). Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 30). Plano leads in average commute (27.6 min vs 34.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Diamond Bar, CA | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.1 (#1794) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 52,041 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,027,046 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $106,881 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 34.9 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 182 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+11.2 |
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63.1 Score
Diamond Bar, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,027,046
Population
52,041
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
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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