Plainview, TX vs Sun Prairie, WI
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
Sun Prairie
72
#939 nationally
Sun Prairie leads in crime level (5.1 vs 10.1). Sun Prairie leads in median household income ($90,384 vs $46,274). Plainview leads in cost of living index (85 vs 110).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plainview, TX | Sun Prairie, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.8 (#64) | 72 (#939) |
| Population | 19,420 | 37,890 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $120,278 | $447,925 |
| Median Household Income | $46,274 | $90,384 |
| Average Commute | 17.8 min | 22.5 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 10.1 | 5.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.0 | D+51.7 |
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-
72 Score
Sun Prairie, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$447,925
Population
37,890
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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