Plano, TX vs Saratoga Springs, UT
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
Saratoga Springs
69.3
#1232 nationally
Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 7). Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 129). Saratoga Springs leads in median household income ($117,005 vs $99,936).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plano, TX | Saratoga Springs, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#865) | 69.3 (#1232) |
| Population | 287,339 | 52,532 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $499,723 | $558,519 |
| Median Household Income | $99,936 | $117,005 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 7 |
| Crime Level | Low | 2.5 |
| School Rating | 8.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | R+39.8 |
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+
69.3 Score
Saratoga Springs, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$558,519
Population
52,532
Crime
Low
Walk Score
7
West
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