Plantation, FL vs Richardson, TX
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.
Plantation
68.2
#1338 nationally
Richardson
73
#801 nationally
Richardson leads in walk score (44 vs 29). Richardson leads in crime level (4.0 vs 5.8). Richardson leads in average commute (23.7 min vs 27.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plantation, FL | Richardson, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1338) | 73 (#801) |
| Population | 96,548 | 117,435 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $498,641 | $445,040 |
| Median Household Income | $83,074 | $94,362 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+22.2 |
D+
68.2 Score
Plantation, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$498,641
Population
96,548
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
29
Southeast
View Plantation, FL →
C
73 Score
Richardson, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$445,040
Population
117,435
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
View Richardson, TX →
Try a different matchup
Swap Plantation for: