Plano, TX vs Ruston, LA

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

vs

Ruston

72.3

#911 nationally

Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $32,877). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 27.6 min). Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 25).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Plano, TX Ruston, LA
WhereAtHome Score 72.6 (#865) 72.3 (#911)
Population 287,339 22,233
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $499,723 $229,937
Median Household Income $99,936 $32,877
Average Commute 27.6 min 13.9 min
Walk Score 39 25
Crime Level Low 11.7
School Rating 8.5 N/A
Cost of Living Index 107 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+11.2 R+25.4
Plano, TX
C-
72.6 Score

Plano, TX

Corporate opportunity meets family-friendly living

Median Home

$499,723

Population

287,339

Crime

Low

Schools

A

Southwest View Plano, TX →
Ruston, LA
C-
72.3 Score

Ruston, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$229,937

Population

22,233

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

25

Southeast View Ruston, LA →

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