salaryAtlanta is 3% 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
$1,999
$2,010
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$2,058
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$121,065
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$465,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$6,700
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$176
👥 People living there
505,268
290,594
Commute to work
26.5 min
25.4 min
College degree
59.2%
60.5%
Own their home
46.4%
56.9%
Below poverty line
16.9%
6.8%
Unemployment
5.9%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Plano for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | Plano | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $92,910 | +53% in Plano |
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $64,900 | +37% in Plano |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $24,160 | +31% in Plano |
| Lawyer | $138,210 | $168,510 | +22% in Plano |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $134,900 | +21% in Plano |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,570 | $65,070 | -15% in Plano |
| Civil Engineer | $88,000 | $96,920 | +10% in Plano |
| Medical Assistant | $46,060 | $43,100 | -6% in Plano |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Plano cheaper to live in?
Atlanta is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,999 a month there versus $2,010 in Plano.
What salary do I need in Plano to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $61,818 a year gives the same standard of living in Plano.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Plano?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $121,065 in Plano, 24% more in Plano.