Plano, TX vs Springfield, TN
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
Springfield
64.9
#1671 nationally
Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $55,392). Springfield leads in cost of living index (94 vs 107). Springfield leads in average commute (25.5 min vs 27.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plano, TX | Springfield, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#865) | 64.9 (#1671) |
| Population | 287,339 | 19,494 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $499,723 | $331,929 |
| Median Household Income | $99,936 | $55,392 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Low | 10.7 |
| School Rating | 8.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | R+50.9 |
Data coverage note: Springfield 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
64.9 Score
Springfield, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$331,929
Population
19,494
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$55,392
Southeast
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