Plano, TX vs Puyallup, WA
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.
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Puyallup
62.8
#1824 nationally
Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 32). Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 129). Plano leads in average commute (27.6 min vs 32 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plano, TX | Puyallup, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#865) | 62.8 (#1824) |
| Population | 287,339 | 42,179 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $499,723 | $573,027 |
| Median Household Income | $99,936 | $90,592 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 32 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 32 |
| Crime Level | Low | 10.3 |
| School Rating | 8.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+10.8 |
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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D-
62.8 Score
Puyallup, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$573,027
Population
42,179
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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