North Augusta, SC 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.
North Augusta
81.1
#51 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 21). North Augusta leads in average commute (22.3 min vs 27.6 min). Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $85,093).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | North Augusta, SC | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.1 (#51) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 25,891 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $283,302 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $85,093 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 0.9 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.9 | R+11.2 |
B-
81.1 Score
North Augusta, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$283,302
Population
25,891
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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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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