Side-by-side
Austin vs Plano
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Austin, TX76 | Plano, TX79 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 76 | 79 |
| Affordability | 86 | 85 |
| Housing | 55 | 77 |
| Jobs | 64 | 57 |
| Safety | 83 | 89 |
| Climate | 92 | 96 |
| Amenities | 64 | 63 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,154 | $4,237 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,373 | $1,456 |
| Median home value | $512,700 | $440,600 |
| Median HH income | $91,461 | $108,649 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| Population | 967.9K | 287.3K |
| Summer high / winter low | 96° / 37° | 94° / 34° |
| Sunny days / yr | 228 | 232 |