Plano, TX vs Shawnee, KS
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
Shawnee
71.3
#1002 nationally
Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 24). Shawnee leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 27.6 min). Shawnee leads in cost of living index (105 vs 107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plano, TX | Shawnee, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#865) | 71.3 (#1002) |
| Population | 287,339 | 69,417 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $499,723 | $431,429 |
| Median Household Income | $99,936 | $100,649 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 24 |
| Crime Level | Low | 7.6 |
| School Rating | 8.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+8.5 |
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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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71.3 Score
Shawnee, KS
Kansas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$431,429
Population
69,417
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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