Side-by-side
Irving vs Garland vs Plano vs Grand Prairie
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Irving, TX80 | Garland, TX76 | Plano, TX79 | Grand Prairie, TX77 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 80 | 76 | 79 | 77 |
| Affordability | 90 | 88 | 85 | 89 |
| Housing | 79 | 78 | 77 | 82 |
| Jobs | 59 | 55 | 55 | 46 |
| Safety | 82 | 74 | 92 | 82 |
| Climate | 92 | 92 | 96 | 94 |
| Amenities | 72 | 65 | 63 | 63 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,032 | $4,097 | $4,222 | $4,060 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,239 | $1,287 | $1,418 | $1,242 |
| Median home value | $287,300 | $248,900 | $440,600 | $272,200 |
| Median HH income | $79,641 | $74,717 | $108,649 | $78,889 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| Population | 255K | 245.3K | 287.3K | 198.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 96° / 36° | 96° / 37° | 94° / 32° | 95° / 36° |
| Sunny days / yr | 252 | 252 | 258 | 258 |