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Plano

Texas · Dallas-Fort Worth
No Income TaxElite DanceWarmMid Cost
87
/ 100 match score

No state income tax. Plano ISD is one of the strongest in Texas. Home to major corporate HQs (Toyota, JPMorgan, Liberty Mutual). DFW is a massive job market.

Match Score Breakdown
Cost of Living
13/20
Family Safety
16/20
State Tax Burden
10/10
Healthcare Quality
20/20
Dance Training
12/12
Musical Theater
6/8
Career / Remote
10/10
Financial Snapshot at $360K Income
State income tax
0.0%
$0/yr
Est. after-tax income
$267,175
incl. FICA + federal
Annual living costs
$93,000
$72,000–$114,000 range
Annual surplus
+$174,175
King: 2.9×
Rent: 3BR family home
$2,000–$3,200/mo
Median SFH purchase price
$550,000
Dance Training
Texas Ballet Theater based in Dallas/Fort Worth. Dallas Black Dance Theatre. Booker T. Washington School for the Performing Arts (magnet). Strong private studio ecosystem throughout Plano.
Healthcare
UT Southwestern Medical Center (Dallas) — national top 25 hospital. Children's Medical Center Dallas. Excellent specialist access.
Career & Remote Work
Texas has no income tax — saves $9,900/yr vs. 5% rate states. Major corporate relocations to DFW. Healthcare IT, fintech, and tech sector growing rapidly. JLL, TIAA, Toyota all HQ'd here.
Musical Theater
Strong
Plano ISD fine arts programs are nationally competitive — Plano East and Plano West theater departments have dedicated facilities, experienced directors, and consistent UIL competition results. The north Collin County corridor has a high density of private MT studios with competition-active programs. Multiple teachers with professional performance backgrounds have settled in this area given the density of motivated families. Good BFA pipeline with consistent placement in college programs. Strong regional competition circuit through Texas.
Safety
Violent crime rate:90 per 100KVery Safe

US national average: ~370/100K. Lower suburbs are typically 50–80% safer than city-wide averages shown.

Pros
  • +Zero state income tax
  • +Excellent schools (Plano ISD)
  • +Strong professional dance access (TBT, BDDT)
  • +Major tech and corporate job market
  • +Warm climate
Cons
  • −Intense summer heat (105°F+)
  • −Very car-dependent
  • −High property taxes (offset no income tax)
  • −Sprawl — no walkable downtown in Plano itself
Internet Quality
Excellent1,000+ Mbps
AT&T Fiber and Frontier both offer gigabit throughout Plano. One of the best-connected cities in Texas for remote work.
Quick Stats
School rating
8/10
Healthcare rating
9/10
Tech job market
excellent
Remote friendly
Yes

Financial estimates assume $360K gross income: FICA 7.65% + rough federal bracket + state rate shown. Does not include city income taxes, municipal taxes, or deductions. Actual tax liability varies. Consult a CPA.