Mequon, WI 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.
Mequon
73.1
#791 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 11). Mequon leads in median household income ($141,996 vs $99,936). Mequon leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 27.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mequon, WI | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#791) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 25,489 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $665,026 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $141,996 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 1.1 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.5 | R+11.2 |
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73.1 Score
Mequon, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$665,026
Population
25,489
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
11
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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