Auburndale, FL 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.
Auburndale
69.9
#1151 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $67,661). Plano leads in average commute (27.6 min vs 30.2 min). Auburndale leads in cost of living index (102 vs 107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburndale, FL | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1151) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 20,011 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $304,050 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $67,661 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 39 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.7 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Auburndale is missing data for 1 metric that Plano has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69.9 Score
Auburndale, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$304,050
Population
20,011
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$67,661
Southeast
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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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