salaryCharlotte is 6% 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
$1,881
$2,010
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$2,058
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$121,065
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$465,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$6,700
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$176
👥 People living there
903,844
290,594
Commute to work
24.7 min
25.4 min
College degree
48%
60.5%
Own their home
51%
56.9%
Below poverty line
11.7%
6.8%
Unemployment
4.6%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte 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 | Charlotte | Plano | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,700 | $64,900 | +68% in Plano |
| Police Officer | $63,190 | $92,910 | +47% in Plano |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,430 | $24,160 | -34% in Plano |
| Registered Nurse | $90,620 | $101,420 | +12% in Plano |
| Accountant | $92,910 | $82,620 | -11% in Plano |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,680 | $65,070 | +11% in Plano |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $110,790 | $122,520 | +11% in Plano |
| Market Research Analyst | $82,930 | $75,240 | -9% in Plano |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Plano cheaper to live in?
Charlotte is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $2,010 in Plano.
What salary do I need in Plano to match $60,000 in Charlotte?
About $63,539 a year gives the same standard of living in Plano.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Plano?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $121,065 in Plano, 27% more in Plano.