Homewood, AL 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.
Homewood
71.9
#946 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Homewood leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 27.6 min). Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 123). Homewood leads in walk score (42 vs 39).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Homewood, AL | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#946) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 27,758 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $577,183 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $97,366 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 123 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | R+11.2 |
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71.9 Score
Homewood, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$577,183
Population
27,758
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
42
Southeast
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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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