Franklin Town, MA 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.
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 22). Franklin Town leads in median household income ($138,062 vs $99,936). Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 144).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Franklin Town, MA | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,125 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $138,062 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 34.4 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.8 | R+11.2 |
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Score
Franklin Town, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Population
33,125
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Median Income
$138,062
Northeast
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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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