Plano, TX vs Williston, ND
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
Williston
68.6
#1310 nationally
Williston leads in average commute (14.9 min vs 27.6 min). Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $80,352). Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plano, TX | Williston, ND |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#865) | 68.6 (#1310) |
| Population | 287,339 | 27,706 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $499,723 | $378,684 |
| Median Household Income | $99,936 | $80,352 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 14.9 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Low | 12.0 |
| School Rating | 8.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | R+68.1 |
Data coverage note: Williston 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+
68.6 Score
Williston, ND
Small North Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,684
Population
27,706
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$80,352
Midwest
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