salaryCleveland is 10% 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
$1,277
$2,010
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,056
$2,058
💵 Families earn per year
$44,004
$121,065
🔑 Buying a house
$102,000
$465,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.9
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,759
$6,700
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$176
👥 People living there
366,097
290,594
Commute to work
22.5 min
25.4 min
College degree
22.4%
60.5%
Own their home
41.7%
56.9%
Below poverty line
30.6%
6.8%
Unemployment
10.8%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Cleveland 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 | Cleveland | Plano | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,260 | $24,160 | -33% in Plano |
| Lawyer | $134,680 | $168,510 | +25% in Plano |
| Registered Nurse | $83,940 | $101,420 | +21% in Plano |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,540 | $122,520 | +21% in Plano |
| Software Developer | $111,310 | $133,290 | +20% in Plano |
| Carpenter | $60,650 | $48,740 | -20% in Plano |
| Electrician | $70,860 | $59,010 | -17% in Plano |
| Police Officer | $80,280 | $92,910 | +16% in Plano |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cleveland or Plano cheaper to live in?
Cleveland is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $2,010 in Plano.
What salary do I need in Plano to match $60,000 in Cleveland?
About $65,856 a year gives the same standard of living in Plano.
Where do people earn more, Cleveland or Plano?
The typical household earns $44,004 in Cleveland and $121,065 in Plano, 64% more in Plano.