Compare DFW cities
Compare Plano, Frisco, Prosper, Celina, and McKinney side by side on entry price point, property tax range, and what makes each one different, before you pick where to look.
Pick 2 to 4 cities to compare side by side.
Plano
The most established of the core five: mature neighborhoods, mostly resale, shortest commute to Legacy West employers.
Source: JVM Lending, 2026 Plano market forecast, Q1-Q2 2026. Prices and tax rates move, ask Amy for a current read before you rely on these numbers.
Frisco
The widest range of the five: established resale neighborhoods alongside active new-construction master plans, plus major entertainment and corporate anchors.
Source: Redfin, Frisco housing market data, August 2026. Prices and tax rates move, ask Amy for a current read before you rely on these numbers.
Prosper
The newest estate-scale construction of the five, with resort-style master plans and some of the largest custom lots in the northern suburbs.
Source: Zillow, Prosper home values, June 2026. Prices and tax rates move, ask Amy for a current read before you rely on these numbers.
Celina
The growth frontier of the five: newest construction, most land per dollar, and the longest commute of the core markets.
Source: Zillow home values; LendFriend Mortgage growth data, 2026. Prices and tax rates move, ask Amy for a current read before you rely on these numbers.
McKinney
The widest price range of the five in one city: a walkable historic downtown alongside golf-anchored and acreage-tier new neighborhoods.
Source: Redfin, McKinney housing market data, August 2026. Prices and tax rates move, ask Amy for a current read before you rely on these numbers.
Every city here has its own full guide, with schools, communities, and what it's actually like to live there. See all areas, or talk to Amy about which one actually fits your move.