Plano, TX vs Riverside, 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
Riverside
60.4
#1938 nationally
Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 140). Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $83,448). Plano leads in average commute (27.6 min vs 31.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plano, TX | Riverside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#865) | 60.4 (#1938) |
| Population | 287,339 | 318,858 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $499,723 | $650,289 |
| Median Household Income | $99,936 | $83,448 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 43 |
| Crime Level | Low | 16.2 |
| School Rating | 8.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | R+1.3 |
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-
60.4 Score
Riverside, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$650,289
Population
318,858
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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