Plano, TX vs Rochester Hills, MI
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
Rochester Hills
73.4
#744 nationally
Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 20). Rochester Hills leads in median household income ($115,968 vs $99,936). Rochester Hills leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 27.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plano, TX | Rochester Hills, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#865) | 73.4 (#744) |
| Population | 287,339 | 76,002 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $499,723 | $476,673 |
| Median Household Income | $99,936 | $115,968 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 20 |
| Crime Level | Low | 2.5 |
| School Rating | 8.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+10.6 |
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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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C
73.4 Score
Rochester Hills, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$476,673
Population
76,002
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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