Plainview, TX vs Raytown, MO
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.
Plainview
80.8
#64 nationally
Raytown
75.2
#493 nationally
Plainview leads in crime level (10.1 vs 23.7). Raytown leads in median household income ($64,542 vs $46,274). Plainview leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 23.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plainview, TX | Raytown, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.8 (#64) | 75.2 (#493) |
| Population | 19,420 | 29,097 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $120,278 | $210,880 |
| Median Household Income | $46,274 | $64,542 |
| Average Commute | 17.8 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 10.1 | 23.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.0 | D+19.3 |
B-
80.8 Score
Plainview, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$120,278
Population
19,420
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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C
75.2 Score
Raytown, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$210,880
Population
29,097
Crime
High
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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