Plano, TX vs Vacaville, 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
Vacaville
66.1
#1590 nationally
Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 151). Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 36). Vacaville leads in median household income ($106,764 vs $99,936).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plano, TX | Vacaville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#865) | 66.1 (#1590) |
| Population | 287,339 | 102,526 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $499,723 | $607,747 |
| Median Household Income | $99,936 | $106,764 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 36 |
| Crime Level | Low | 8.0 |
| School Rating | 8.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+23.0 |
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
66.1 Score
Vacaville, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$607,747
Population
102,526
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Pacific
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