Plano, TX vs Vernon Hills, 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
Vernon Hills
73.9
#666 nationally
Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 28). Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 126). Vernon Hills leads in median household income ($117,253 vs $99,936).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plano, TX | Vernon Hills, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#865) | 73.9 (#666) |
| Population | 287,339 | 26,677 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $499,723 | $460,307 |
| Median Household Income | $99,936 | $117,253 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 28 |
| Crime Level | Low | 1.6 |
| School Rating | 8.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+20.8 |
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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C
73.9 Score
Vernon Hills, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$460,307
Population
26,677
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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