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