salaryBirmingham is 12% 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
$1,291
$2,010
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,126
$2,058
💵 Families earn per year
$49,666
$121,065
🔑 Buying a house
$158,800
$465,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$997
$6,700
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$176
👥 People living there
198,173
290,594
Commute to work
20.8 min
25.4 min
College degree
31.1%
60.5%
Own their home
45.5%
56.9%
Below poverty line
24.7%
6.8%
Unemployment
5.8%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Birmingham 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 | Birmingham | Plano | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $61,730 | $101,870 | +65% in Plano |
| Police Officer | $60,590 | $92,910 | +53% in Plano |
| Registered Nurse | $78,680 | $101,420 | +29% in Plano |
| Physician Assistant | $105,440 | $134,900 | +28% in Plano |
| Firefighter | $51,050 | $64,900 | +27% in Plano |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $99,470 | $122,520 | +23% in Plano |
| HVAC Technician | $48,740 | $59,560 | +22% in Plano |
| Nurse Practitioner | $107,700 | $130,980 | +22% in Plano |
Frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham or Plano cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $2,010 in Plano.
What salary do I need in Plano to match $60,000 in Birmingham?
About $67,494 a year gives the same standard of living in Plano.
Where do people earn more, Birmingham or Plano?
The typical household earns $49,666 in Birmingham and $121,065 in Plano, 59% more in Plano.