Plano, TX vs South El Monte, CA
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
South El Monte
62.5
#1853 nationally
South El Monte leads in walk score (61 vs 39). Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $67,724). Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 148).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plano, TX | South El Monte, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#865) | 62.5 (#1853) |
| Population | 287,339 | 19,032 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $499,723 | $759,990 |
| Median Household Income | $99,936 | $67,724 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 61 |
| Crime Level | Low | 12.8 |
| School Rating | 8.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+32.9 |
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-
62.5 Score
South El Monte, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$759,990
Population
19,032
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
61
Pacific
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