Palatine, IL 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.
Palatine
74.6
#575 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 115). Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $93,383). Palatine leads in walk score (41 vs 39).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palatine, IL | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.6 (#575) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 64,869 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $396,744 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $93,383 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 28.7 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+11.2 |
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74.6 Score
Palatine, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$396,744
Population
64,869
Crime
Low
Walk Score
41
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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