Plano, TX vs Rocky Mount, NC
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
Rocky Mount
74
#652 nationally
Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $50,092). Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 22). Rocky Mount leads in average commute (21.3 min vs 27.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plano, TX | Rocky Mount, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#865) | 74 (#652) |
| Population | 287,339 | 54,245 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $499,723 | $189,218 |
| Median Household Income | $99,936 | $50,092 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 22 |
| Crime Level | Low | 21.0 |
| School Rating | 8.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+22.7 |
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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
74 Score
Rocky Mount, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$189,218
Population
54,245
Crime
High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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