Buffalo Grove, 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.
Buffalo Grove
77.6
#229 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Buffalo Grove leads in median household income ($127,553 vs $99,936). Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 126). Plano leads in average commute (27.6 min vs 28.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buffalo Grove, IL | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#229) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 42,482 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $452,107 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $127,553 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 0.6 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | R+11.2 |
C+
77.6 Score
Buffalo Grove, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$452,107
Population
42,482
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
40
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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