Garden Grove, CA 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.
Garden Grove
63.2
#1788 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Garden Grove leads in walk score (62 vs 39). Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 165). Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $86,139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garden Grove, CA | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.2 (#1788) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 168,234 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,015,470 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $86,139 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+11.2 |
D
63.2 Score
Garden Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,015,470
Population
168,234
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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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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