Plano, TX vs Rockville, MD
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
Rockville
69.9
#1160 nationally
Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 157). Rockville leads in walk score (56 vs 39). Rockville leads in median household income ($122,470 vs $99,936).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plano, TX | Rockville, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#865) | 69.9 (#1160) |
| Population | 287,339 | 67,297 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $499,723 | $615,698 |
| Median Household Income | $99,936 | $122,470 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 56 |
| Crime Level | Low | 4.1 |
| School Rating | 8.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 157 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+53.3 |
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+
69.9 Score
Rockville, MD
Maryland community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$615,698
Population
67,297
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
56
Northeast
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