Pico Rivera, CA 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.
Pico Rivera
62.5
#1852 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Pico Rivera leads in walk score (59 vs 39). Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 148). Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $82,539).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pico Rivera, CA | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.5 (#1852) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 59,189 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $753,964 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $82,539 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 12.8 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+11.2 |
D-
62.5 Score
Pico Rivera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,964
Population
59,189
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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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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