salaryAlbuquerque is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Plano to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,401
$2,010
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$2,058
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$121,065
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$465,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$6,700
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$176
👥 People living there
562,218
290,594
Commute to work
22.4 min
25.4 min
College degree
39.2%
60.5%
Own their home
61.8%
56.9%
Below poverty line
15.5%
6.8%
Unemployment
5.4%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Plano for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Albuquerque | Plano | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $42,420 | $64,900 | +53% in Plano |
| Lawyer | $114,610 | $168,510 | +47% in Plano |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,050 | $24,160 | -37% in Plano |
| Police Officer | $73,380 | $92,910 | +27% in Plano |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $98,220 | $122,520 | +25% in Plano |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,040 | $75,240 | +21% in Plano |
| Carpenter | $60,080 | $48,740 | -19% in Plano |
| Operations Manager | $94,640 | $111,010 | +17% in Plano |
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or Plano cheaper to live in?
Albuquerque is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,401 a month there versus $2,010 in Plano.
What salary do I need in Plano to match $60,000 in Albuquerque?
About $64,737 a year gives the same standard of living in Plano.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or Plano?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $121,065 in Plano, 39% more in Plano.