salaryBoise City is 5% 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
$1,711
$2,010
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,537
$2,058
💵 Families earn per year
$90,490
$121,065
🔑 Buying a house
$484,800
$465,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.4
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,883
$6,700
⚡ Electric bill per month
$93
$176
👥 People living there
237,242
290,594
Commute to work
18.9 min
25.4 min
College degree
47.5%
60.5%
Own their home
63.2%
56.9%
Below poverty line
10.6%
6.8%
Unemployment
3.6%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Boise City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 1 more.
- Pick Plano for higher incomes, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Boise City | Plano | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $109,780 | $168,510 | +53% in Plano |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $81,280 | $122,520 | +51% in Plano |
| Operations Manager | $83,680 | $111,010 | +33% in Plano |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,830 | $24,160 | -33% in Plano |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,380 | $75,240 | +21% in Plano |
| Firefighter | $76,280 | $64,900 | -15% in Plano |
| Warehouse Worker | $44,480 | $38,510 | -13% in Plano |
| Police Officer | $84,940 | $92,910 | +9% in Plano |
Frequently asked questions
Is Boise City or Plano cheaper to live in?
Boise City is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,711 a month there versus $2,010 in Plano.
What salary do I need in Plano to match $60,000 in Boise City?
About $62,866 a year gives the same standard of living in Plano.
Where do people earn more, Boise City or Plano?
The typical household earns $90,490 in Boise City and $121,065 in Plano, 25% more in Plano.