Plano, TX vs Secaucus, NJ
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
Secaucus
63.9
#1733 nationally
Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 153). Secaucus leads in median household income ($129,348 vs $99,936). Plano leads in average commute (27.6 min vs 33.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plano, TX | Secaucus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#865) | 63.9 (#1733) |
| Population | 287,339 | 21,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $499,723 | $672,685 |
| Median Household Income | $99,936 | $129,348 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Low | 4.2 |
| School Rating | 8.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Secaucus is missing data for 1 metric that Plano has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
63.9 Score
Secaucus, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,685
Population
21,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$129,348
Northeast
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