Everett, WA 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.
Everett
65.4
#1634 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $77,806). Everett leads in walk score (49 vs 39). Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Everett, WA | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.4 (#1634) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 111,180 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $648,066 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $77,806 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.0 | R+11.2 |
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65.4 Score
Everett, WA
Mid-size Washington city with community character
Median Home
$648,066
Population
111,180
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
49
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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