Lino Lakes, MN 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.
Lino Lakes
74.7
#565 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 8). Lino Lakes leads in median household income ($120,745 vs $99,936). Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 117).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lino Lakes, MN | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#565) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 22,376 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $460,473 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $120,745 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 26.3 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 8 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 1.0 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | R+11.2 |
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74.7 Score
Lino Lakes, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$460,473
Population
22,376
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
8
Midwest
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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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