Northampton, MA 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.
Northampton
67.3
#1440 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Northampton leads in average commute (21.3 min vs 27.6 min). Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $80,981). Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Northampton, MA | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.3 (#1440) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 29,370 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $503,242 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $80,981 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 21.3 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 12.2 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+41.9 | R+11.2 |
D+
67.3 Score
Northampton, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$503,242
Population
29,370
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Northeast
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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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