Katy, TX vs Plum, PA
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.
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
Plum leads in crime level (1.7 vs 6.2). Katy leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $91,931). Plum leads in cost of living index (99 vs 105).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Katy, TX | Plum, PA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,360 | 26,391 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,000 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $114,917 | $91,931 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 31.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 13 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+20.3 |
C-
72.3 Score
Katy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,000
Population
26,360
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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Score
Plum, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Population
26,391
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Median Income
$91,931
Northeast
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