Clifton, NJ 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.
Clifton
69.5
#1194 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Clifton leads in walk score (62 vs 39). Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 133). Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $94,179).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clifton, NJ | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1194) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 88,461 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $618,464 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $94,179 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | R+11.2 |
D+
69.5 Score
Clifton, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$618,464
Population
88,461
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
62
Northeast
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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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