Side-by-side
Cary vs Plano
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Cary, NC84 | Plano, TX79 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 84 | 79 |
| Affordability | 81 | 85 |
| Housing | 78 | 77 |
| Jobs | 90 | 55 |
| Safety | 97 | 92 |
| Climate | 100 | 96 |
| Amenities | 45 | 63 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,229 | $4,222 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,596 | $1,418 |
| Median home value | $525,200 | $440,600 |
| Median HH income | $129,399 | $108,649 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| Population | 176.7K | 287.3K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 31° | 94° / 32° |
| Sunny days / yr | 228 | 258 |