salaryBuffalo is 8% 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
$1,397
$2,010
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$2,058
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$121,065
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$465,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$6,700
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$176
👥 People living there
276,854
290,594
Commute to work
19.9 min
25.4 min
College degree
31.2%
60.5%
Own their home
43%
56.9%
Below poverty line
26%
6.8%
Unemployment
7.3%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo 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 | Buffalo | Plano | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,580 | $24,160 | -48% in Plano |
| Lawyer | $130,800 | $168,510 | +29% in Plano |
| Electrician | $77,930 | $59,010 | -24% in Plano |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,470 | $101,870 | +24% in Plano |
| Carpenter | $63,500 | $48,740 | -23% in Plano |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,660 | $122,520 | +21% in Plano |
| Plumber | $72,230 | $61,250 | -15% in Plano |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,490 | $65,070 | -15% in Plano |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Plano cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $2,010 in Plano.
What salary do I need in Plano to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $64,536 a year gives the same standard of living in Plano.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Plano?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $121,065 in Plano, 55% more in Plano.