Pawtucket, RI 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.
Pawtucket
71.2
#1011 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Pawtucket leads in walk score (71 vs 39). Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $62,799). Pawtucket leads in average commute (26.1 min vs 27.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pawtucket, RI | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.2 (#1011) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 75,321 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $403,719 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $62,799 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.4 | R+11.2 |
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71.2 Score
Pawtucket, RI
Rhode Island community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$403,719
Population
75,321
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Northeast
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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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