Palo Alto, CA 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.
Palo Alto
67.4
#1429 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Palo Alto leads in median household income ($214,118 vs $99,936). Palo Alto leads in walk score (61 vs 39). Palo Alto leads in average commute (23.9 min vs 27.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palo Alto, CA | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1429) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 65,882 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $3,599,324 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $214,118 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | R+11.2 |
D+
67.4 Score
Palo Alto, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$3,599,324
Population
65,882
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
61
Pacific
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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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