Plano, TX vs Spokane Valley, 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
Spokane Valley
68.9
#1276 nationally
Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $66,483). Spokane Valley leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 27.6 min). Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 30).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plano, TX | Spokane Valley, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#865) | 68.9 (#1276) |
| Population | 287,339 | 108,235 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $499,723 | $418,234 |
| Median Household Income | $99,936 | $66,483 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 30 |
| Crime Level | Low | 6.6 |
| School Rating | 8.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | R+5.0 |
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+
68.9 Score
Spokane Valley, WA
Mid-size Washington city with community character
Median Home
$418,234
Population
108,235
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Pacific
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