Frisco, TX vs Redmond, WA

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.

Frisco

72.4

#895 nationally

vs

Redmond

67

#1479 nationally

Frisco leads in cost of living index (118 vs 191). Redmond leads in walk score (33 vs 26). Redmond leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 29.4 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frisco, TX Redmond, WA
WhereAtHome Score 72.4 (#895) 67 (#1479)
Population 219,587 80,280
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $649,173 $1,352,192
Median Household Income $134,891 $155,287
Average Commute 29.4 min 23.4 min
Walk Score 26 33
Crime Level Very Low 3.6
School Rating 9.2 N/A
Cost of Living Index 118 191
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+11.2 D+51.7