Plano, TX vs Westminster, 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
Westminster
61.1
#1916 nationally
Westminster leads in walk score (65 vs 39). Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 171). Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $80,271).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plano, TX | Westminster, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#865) | 61.1 (#1916) |
| Population | 287,339 | 88,729 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $499,723 | $1,103,609 |
| Median Household Income | $99,936 | $80,271 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 65 |
| Crime Level | Low | 12.0 |
| School Rating | 8.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 171 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+2.6 |
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-
61.1 Score
Westminster, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,103,609
Population
88,729
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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