East Palo Alto, CA vs Frisco, 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.
East Palo Alto
60.5
#1931 nationally
Frisco
72.4
#895 nationally
East Palo Alto leads in walk score (59 vs 26). Frisco leads in cost of living index (118 vs 213). Frisco leads in median household income ($134,891 vs $103,248).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | East Palo Alto, CA | Frisco, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.5 (#1931) | 72.4 (#895) |
| Population | 28,216 | 219,587 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,016,727 | $649,173 |
| Median Household Income | $103,248 | $134,891 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 16.6 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 213 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | R+11.2 |
D-
60.5 Score
East Palo Alto, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,016,727
Population
28,216
Crime
High
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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C-
72.4 Score
Frisco, TX
Sports City USA
Median Home
$649,173
Population
219,587
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Southwest
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