Plano, TX vs West Hollywood, CA
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
West Hollywood
62.7
#1836 nationally
West Hollywood leads in walk score (91 vs 39). Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 183). Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $89,034).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plano, TX | West Hollywood, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#865) | 62.7 (#1836) |
| Population | 287,339 | 34,349 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $499,723 | $997,070 |
| Median Household Income | $99,936 | $89,034 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 91 |
| Crime Level | Low | 24.2 |
| School Rating | 8.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 183 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+32.9 |
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-
62.7 Score
West Hollywood, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$997,070
Population
34,349
Crime
High
Walk Score
91
Pacific
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