Evans, 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.
Evans
66.7
#1509 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $75,544). Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 32). Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Evans, CO | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1509) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 22,326 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,246 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $75,544 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 10.2 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.0 | R+11.2 |
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66.7 Score
Evans, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$395,246
Population
22,326
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
32
West
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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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