Denver, CO 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.
Denver
69.1
#1250 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Denver leads in walk score (61 vs 39). Plano leads in school rating (8.5 vs 6.2). Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 128).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denver, CO | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1250) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 713,252 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $533,060 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $85,853 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 39 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | Low |
| School Rating | 6.2 | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+56.1 | R+11.2 |
D+
69.1 Score
Denver, CO
Mile High City with mountain access
Median Home
$533,060
Population
713,252
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
West
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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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