Frisco, TX vs Palatine, IL
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.
Frisco
72.4
#895 nationally
Palatine
74.6
#575 nationally
Palatine leads in walk score (41 vs 26). Frisco leads in median household income ($134,891 vs $93,383). Palatine leads in cost of living index (115 vs 118).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frisco, TX | Palatine, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#895) | 74.6 (#575) |
| Population | 219,587 | 64,869 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $649,173 | $396,744 |
| Median Household Income | $134,891 | $93,383 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 41 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 1.8 |
| School Rating | 9.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+42.0 |
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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C
74.6 Score
Palatine, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$396,744
Population
64,869
Crime
Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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