Plano, TX vs San Leandro, 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 Leandro
60.8
#1925 nationally
San Leandro leads in walk score (65 vs 39). Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 173). Plano leads in average commute (27.6 min vs 32.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plano, TX | San Leandro, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#865) | 60.8 (#1925) |
| Population | 287,339 | 85,784 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $499,723 | $805,034 |
| Median Household Income | $99,936 | $97,141 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 65 |
| Crime Level | Low | 15.0 |
| School Rating | 8.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+53.6 |
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-
60.8 Score
San Leandro, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$805,034
Population
85,784
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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