Kenmore, WA 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.
Kenmore
65.3
#1637 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 162). Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 28). Kenmore leads in median household income ($132,191 vs $99,936).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kenmore, WA | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.3 (#1637) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 23,391 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,008,245 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $132,191 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 32.5 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | R+11.2 |
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65.3 Score
Kenmore, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,008,245
Population
23,391
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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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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