salaryPlano 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
$2,808
$2,010
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,306
$2,058
💵 Families earn per year
$116,513
$121,065
🔑 Buying a house
$758,700
$465,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
111.9
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,058
$6,700
⚡ Electric bill per month
$137
$176
👥 People living there
276,375
290,594
Commute to work
28.6 min
25.4 min
College degree
33.2%
60.5%
Own their home
59.8%
56.9%
Below poverty line
8.7%
6.8%
Unemployment
8%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Plano for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chula Vista | Plano | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $73,200 | $48,740 | -33% in Plano |
| Elementary School Teacher | $97,000 | $65,070 | -33% in Plano |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,850 | $24,160 | -33% in Plano |
| Registered Nurse | $139,520 | $101,420 | -27% in Plano |
| Electrician | $76,160 | $59,010 | -23% in Plano |
| Restaurant Cook | $46,440 | $36,490 | -21% in Plano |
| HVAC Technician | $74,880 | $59,560 | -20% in Plano |
| Nurse Practitioner | $163,860 | $130,980 | -20% in Plano |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chula Vista or Plano cheaper to live in?
Plano is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,010 a month there versus $2,808 in Chula Vista.
What salary do I need in Plano to match $60,000 in Chula Vista?
About $55,283 a year gives the same standard of living in Plano.
Where do people earn more, Chula Vista or Plano?
The typical household earns $116,513 in Chula Vista and $121,065 in Plano, 4% more in Plano.