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Measure PlanoTexas, United States Remove Plano LaredoTexas, United States Remove Laredo
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 6.4 6.8
Connector Score 7.8 6.2
Safety 9.0 7.0
Affordability 5.5 7.7
Transportation 6.5 8.5
Car-free friendliness 6.0 6.5
Walkability 8.2 8.1
Things to do 5.7 6.3
Food & dining 6.2 5.9
Places to stay 6.4 6.2
Nature & outdoors 2.0 5.5
Scenic value 4.3 5.0
Family friendliness 7.3 7.4
Solo-traveler friendliness 6.8 6.4
Nightlife 5.1 3.9
Remote-work friendliness 5.4 6.1
Road-trip convenience 6.5 5.6
Train-trip convenience 1.0 1.0
Bus-trip convenience 8.0 6.9
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $164 $108
Mid-range $228 $155
Luxury $377 $251
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 110 88
Typical 1-bedroom rent $1,600 $925
Median home price $465,900 $193,500
Population 293K 270K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Bus Drive Bus Airport
Car recommended — —
Travel time from Plano — 9 h 51 min details
Character
Best for History —
Known for Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Shopping, Family & kids National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Shopping, Family & kids
When to go — Peak: Demand during the Washington's Birthday…

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