Chapel Hill, NC 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.
Chapel Hill
68.6
#1303 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Chapel Hill leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 27.6 min). Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 133). Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $85,940).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chapel Hill, NC | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.6 (#1303) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 62,043 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $636,021 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $85,940 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.1 | R+11.2 |
D+
68.6 Score
Chapel Hill, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$636,021
Population
62,043
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
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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