Goodyear, AZ 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.
Goodyear
68.6
#1304 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 17). Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 121). Plano leads in average commute (27.6 min vs 29.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Goodyear, AZ | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.6 (#1304) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 111,805 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $466,318 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $97,307 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | R+11.2 |
D+
68.6 Score
Goodyear, AZ
Mid-size Arizona city with community character
Median Home
$466,318
Population
111,805
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
17
Southwest
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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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