Monroe, NC 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.
Monroe
64.2
#1713 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 23). Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $63,982). Monroe leads in cost of living index (99 vs 107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monroe, NC | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1713) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 37,797 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $358,990 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $63,982 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 17.9 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.3 | R+11.2 |
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64.2 Score
Monroe, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$358,990
Population
37,797
Crime
High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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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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