Plainview, TX vs Salina, KS
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.
Plainview
80.8
#64 nationally
Salina
81.1
#52 nationally
Plainview leads in crime level (10.1 vs 13.5). Salina leads in walk score (39 vs 31). Salina leads in average commute (14.2 min vs 17.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plainview, TX | Salina, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.8 (#64) | 81.1 (#52) |
| Population | 19,420 | 45,792 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $120,278 | $178,837 |
| Median Household Income | $46,274 | $56,945 |
| Average Commute | 17.8 min | 14.2 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 10.1 | 13.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.0 | R+31.6 |
B-
80.8 Score
Plainview, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$120,278
Population
19,420
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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B-
81.1 Score
Salina, KS
Small Kansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$178,837
Population
45,792
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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