Mount Pleasant, SC 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.
Mount Pleasant
67.1
#1462 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 22). Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 140). Mount Pleasant leads in median household income ($115,167 vs $99,936).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mount Pleasant, SC | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.1 (#1462) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 95,232 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $881,446 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $115,167 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 25.2 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 140 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.7 | R+11.2 |
D+
67.1 Score
Mount Pleasant, SC
South Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$881,446
Population
95,232
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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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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