Plano, TX vs Westminster, MD

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

vs

Westminster

66.3

#1565 nationally

Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $71,286). Plano leads in average commute (27.6 min vs 29.7 min). Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 115).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Plano, TX Westminster, MD
WhereAtHome Score 72.6 (#865) 66.3 (#1565)
Population 287,339 20,536
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $499,723 $470,642
Median Household Income $99,936 $71,286
Average Commute 27.6 min 29.7 min
Walk Score 39 38
Crime Level Low 6.6
School Rating 8.5 N/A
Cost of Living Index 107 115
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+11.2 R+25.0
Plano, TX
C-
72.6 Score

Plano, TX

Corporate opportunity meets family-friendly living

Median Home

$499,723

Population

287,339

Crime

Low

Schools

A

Southwest View Plano, TX →
Westminster, MD
D
66.3 Score

Westminster, MD

Small Maryland city with local appeal

Median Home

$470,642

Population

20,536

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

38

Northeast View Westminster, MD →

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