salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,651
$2,010
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,565
$2,058
💵 Families earn per year
$111,392
$121,065
🔑 Buying a house
$395,900
$465,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,982
$6,700
⚡ Electric bill per month
$136
$176
👥 People living there
288,976
290,594
Commute to work
18.8 min
25.4 min
College degree
38.7%
60.5%
Own their home
63.9%
56.9%
Below poverty line
8.9%
6.8%
Unemployment
4.6%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Anchorage 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 | Anchorage | Plano | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $93,600 | $61,250 | -35% in Plano |
| Carpenter | $72,800 | $48,740 | -33% in Plano |
| HVAC Technician | $85,620 | $59,560 | -30% in Plano |
| Electrician | $82,440 | $59,010 | -28% in Plano |
| Software Developer | $104,030 | $133,290 | +28% in Plano |
| Dental Hygienist | $132,740 | $101,870 | -23% in Plano |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $82,330 | $64,370 | -22% in Plano |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,260 | $122,520 | +21% in Plano |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anchorage or Plano cheaper to live in?
Anchorage and Plano cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Plano to match $60,000 in Anchorage?
About $58,674 a year gives the same standard of living in Plano.
Where do people earn more, Anchorage or Plano?
The typical household earns $111,392 in Anchorage and $121,065 in Plano, 8% more in Plano.