New Berlin, WI 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.
New Berlin
72.6
#861 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 19). New Berlin leads in average commute (22.3 min vs 27.6 min). Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $94,769).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Berlin, WI | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#861) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 40,260 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $461,638 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $94,769 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.8 | R+11.2 |
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72.6 Score
New Berlin, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$461,638
Population
40,260
Crime
Low
Walk Score
19
Midwest
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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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