Plano, TX vs San Ramon, 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 Ramon
62.6
#1844 nationally
Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 220). San Ramon leads in median household income ($190,829 vs $99,936). Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 24).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plano, TX | San Ramon, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#865) | 62.6 (#1844) |
| Population | 287,339 | 84,929 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $499,723 | $1,483,516 |
| Median Household Income | $99,936 | $190,829 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 36.1 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 24 |
| Crime Level | Low | 2.4 |
| School Rating | 8.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 220 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+38.0 |
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-
62.6 Score
San Ramon, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,483,516
Population
84,929
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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