salaryPlano 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
$2,087
$2,010
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$2,058
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$121,065
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$465,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$6,700
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$176
👥 People living there
394,432
290,594
Commute to work
28.6 min
25.4 min
College degree
33.6%
60.5%
Own their home
62.4%
56.9%
Below poverty line
11.9%
6.8%
Unemployment
5.9%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments.
- Pick Plano for lower rent, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Aurora | Plano | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,650 | $24,160 | -39% in Plano |
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $64,900 | -26% in Plano |
| Carpenter | $64,910 | $48,740 | -25% in Plano |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $75,240 | -24% in Plano |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $111,010 | -22% in Plano |
| Nursing Assistant | $49,110 | $38,530 | -22% in Plano |
| Cashier | $37,620 | $29,910 | -20% in Plano |
| Restaurant Cook | $44,370 | $36,490 | -18% in Plano |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Plano cheaper to live in?
Plano is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,010 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Plano to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $58,473 a year gives the same standard of living in Plano.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Plano?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $121,065 in Plano, 21% more in Plano.