Head to Head
Plano, TX vs Irving, TX
Plano leads with a Fun Score of 40, ahead by 20 points. Across 19 individual factors, Plano wins 12 and Irving wins 4, with 3 tied.
- Factor wins — Plano
- 12 of 19
- Tied
- 3
- Factor wins — Irving
- 4 of 19
| Factor | Plano, TX | Irving, TX |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 68 Best | 25 |
| Drinks | 9 Best | 3 |
| Coffee | 39 Best | 5 |
| Live Music | Placeholder | 38 |
| Star Power | 21 Best | 12 |
| Outdoors | 32 Best | 15 |
| Culture | 8 | 8 |
| Events | Placeholder | 90 |
| Sports | Placeholder | 4 |
| Unique Hangouts | 71 Best | 10 |
| City Vibe | Placeholder | 29 |
| Climate | 50 Best | 47 |
| Transit Quality | 19 | 33 Best |
| Walkability | 29 | 62 Best |
| Higher Education | 28 | 39 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 26 Best | 10 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 4 Best | 22 |
| Traffic | 72 | 60 Best |
| Air Quality | 92 | 92 |
| Disaster Risk | 71 Best | 84 |
| Weather Extremes | 75 Best | 83 |
| Economic Strain | 13 Best | 31 |
| Going-Out Cost | 35 | 35 |
Scores are 0–100 percentile ranks. For drawback factors (crime, traffic, etc.) a lower number is better — the Best badge marks whichever city has less. Full methodology →