Plano, TX vs Tinley Park, IL
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
Tinley Park
75.8
#419 nationally
Plano leads in average commute (27.6 min vs 34.4 min). Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 35). Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 110).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plano, TX | Tinley Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#865) | 75.8 (#419) |
| Population | 287,339 | 53,886 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $499,723 | $337,788 |
| Median Household Income | $99,936 | $99,628 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 34.4 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 35 |
| Crime Level | Low | 3.0 |
| School Rating | 8.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+42.0 |
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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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C
75.8 Score
Tinley Park, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$337,788
Population
53,886
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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