Medford, MA 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.
Medford
67.7
#1394 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Medford leads in walk score (68 vs 39). Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 161). Medford leads in median household income ($114,863 vs $99,936).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Medford, MA | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.7 (#1394) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 58,744 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $842,743 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $114,863 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 161 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | R+11.2 |
D+
67.7 Score
Medford, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$842,743
Population
58,744
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
68
Northeast
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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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