Blaine, MN 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.
Blaine
75.2
#481 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 23). Blaine leads in average commute (25 min vs 27.6 min). Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Blaine, MN | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#481) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 73,774 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $386,572 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $100,659 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | R+11.2 |
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75.2 Score
Blaine, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$386,572
Population
73,774
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
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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