2026 Compare Cities Commuting:
Golden, CO vs Plano, TX

Change Cities
Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Plano is 2.1% longer than it is for residents of Golden.
- 19.5% fewer residents of Plano work from home compared to residents of Golden.
 Golden, COPlano, TXUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2727
 space
 Commute Mode
 Golden, COPlano, TXUnited States
 Auto (alone)59.7%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock6.4%8.6%
 Mass Transit1.6%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.2%0.5%
 Walk6.7%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock17.9%9.7%
 space1
 Commute Time To Work
 Golden, COPlano, TXUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.4.5%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock7.0%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.13.3%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock15.0%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.8.5%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock7.3%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.12.3%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock3.3%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.2.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock10.2%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.6.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.3%2.9%
Reviews for Golden    5 Reviews

...6 months of winter from the first snowfall to the last. Lots of warm, sunny days in between. However...just when you think you can get out your shorts and sandals,  More

   |    Reply

It doesn't get any better than this little town, nestled between two stunning mesas. Beauty abounds in every direction. You have that "small town feel" but are just  More

   |    Reply

Over 12 years ago

Golden is a fantastic place to have a family! Close to metro Denver, but close to the mountains and all its recreation. The schools are very good! My boys are 5 and  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Golden

Reviews for Plano    42 Reviews

I had lived in Plano for over 30 years. It is where I bought my first home as a single woman, where I married, and where I raised my children. I was fortunate enough  More

   |    Reply

We have lived in Plano for 20 years. It has been consistently rated very highly in surveys of best places to live in the US. Pros are the parks system; which includes  More

   |    Reply

Over 5 years ago

I've lived here for a while now. It's wonderful here. There's a ton to do, great jobs, great parks, and pretty good school. It's the perfect  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Plano


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.