Plano, TX vs San Dimas, 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
San Dimas
61.6
#1900 nationally
Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 166). Plano leads in average commute (27.6 min vs 31.9 min). Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 37).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plano, TX | San Dimas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#865) | 61.6 (#1900) |
| Population | 287,339 | 33,105 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $499,723 | $922,772 |
| Median Household Income | $99,936 | $102,241 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 31.9 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 37 |
| Crime Level | Low | 7.7 |
| School Rating | 8.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+32.9 |
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-
61.6 Score
San Dimas, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$922,772
Population
33,105
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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