Arlington Heights, IL 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.
Arlington Heights
76
#390 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Arlington Heights leads in walk score (48 vs 39). Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 124). Arlington Heights leads in median household income ($113,502 vs $99,936).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington Heights, IL | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#390) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 74,495 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $500,757 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $113,502 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 1.4 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+11.2 |
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76 Score
Arlington Heights, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$500,757
Population
74,495
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
48
Midwest
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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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