Side-by-side
Plano vs Virginia Beach
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Plano, TX78 | Virginia Beach, VA81 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 78 | 81 |
| Affordability | 86 | 87 |
| Housing | 69 | 72 |
| Jobs | 76 | 74 |
| Safety | 96 | 94 |
| Climate | 92 | 100 |
| Amenities | 29 | 45 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,159 | $3,877 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,573 | $1,403 |
| Median home value | $520,000 | $375,000 |
| Median HH income | $103,000 | $87,000 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% | 3.0% |
| Population | 293K | 457K |
| Summer high / winter low | 96° / 35° | 88° / 34° |
| Sunny days / yr | 232 | 213 |