Anaheim, CA vs Plano, TX
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.
Anaheim
62.6
#1837 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Plano leads in school rating (8.5 vs 5.8). Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 145). Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $77,892).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anaheim, CA | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.6 (#1837) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 353,085 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $953,171 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $77,892 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 39 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | Low |
| School Rating | 5.8 | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+11.2 |
D-
62.6 Score
Anaheim, CA
Home of the Happiest Place on Earth
Median Home
$953,171
Population
353,085
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C+
Pacific
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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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