Best for affordability: Plano, Texas
Plano, Texas looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on rent burden and tax burden.
Demand-Backed Comparison
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Plano, Texas looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on rent burden and tax burden.
Plano, Texas is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on climate comfort, weaker on sunshine.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on walkability.
| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | ||
| General Info | ||
| Population | 283,558 | 681,054 |
| Population Density | N/A | 1.1k /sq mi |
| Elevation | 666 ft(203 m) | 1,201 ft(366 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | ||
| Median Home | $496,327 | $201,941 |
| Median Rent | $1,727 | $1,230 |
| Median Income | $105,679 | $64,251 |
| Rent Burden | 20% | 23% |
| Climate & Risks | ||
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr | 322 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 76°F | 73°F |
| Comfort Score | 74/100Great | 62/100Good |
| Temp Swing | 39°F | 44°F |
| Annual Rainfall | 57"(145 cm) | 35"(89 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1"(3 cm) | 3"(8 cm) |
| Air Quality | AQI 47 (Avg)49 days > 100 | AQI 41 (Avg)24 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | ||
| Walk Score | N/A | 16 |
| Safety Score | 80 / 100 | 0 (Crime Index) |
| School Rating | 8.4/10 | 4/10 |
| Flood Risk (FEMA) | N/A | minimalMinimal Risk |
| Fire Risk (FEMA) | N/A | minimalMinimal |
| Internet Access | Fiber: 89%Cable: 96% | Fiber: 60%Cable: 97% |
| Demographics | ||
| Median Age | 38.9 years | 34.9 years |
| College Educated | 58% | 33% |
| Remote Workers | 22% | 8% |
| Nature Access | ||
| Local Nature & Reserves | Finding... | Finding... |
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