Plano, TX vs Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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.
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Rancho Cucamonga
63
#1806 nationally
Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 159). Plano leads in average commute (27.6 min vs 33 min). Rancho Cucamonga leads in median household income ($105,534 vs $99,936).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plano, TX | Rancho Cucamonga, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#865) | 63 (#1806) |
| Population | 287,339 | 174,405 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $499,723 | $788,806 |
| Median Household Income | $99,936 | $105,534 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 41 |
| Crime Level | Low | 8.0 |
| School Rating | 8.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | R+2.1 |
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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D
63 Score
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$788,806
Population
174,405
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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