salaryColumbus is 15% 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
$1,314
$2,010
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$2,058
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$121,065
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$465,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$6,700
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$176
👥 People living there
203,711
290,594
Commute to work
20.9 min
25.4 min
College degree
30.5%
60.5%
Own their home
50.8%
56.9%
Below poverty line
19%
6.8%
Unemployment
6.3%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus 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 | Columbus | Plano | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $92,910 | +86% in Plano |
| Lawyer | $104,120 | $168,510 | +62% in Plano |
| Operations Manager | $82,330 | $111,010 | +35% in Plano |
| Firefighter | $48,770 | $64,900 | +33% in Plano |
| Plumber | $47,410 | $61,250 | +29% in Plano |
| HVAC Technician | $46,780 | $59,560 | +27% in Plano |
| Dental Hygienist | $80,240 | $101,870 | +27% in Plano |
| Truck Driver | $47,570 | $59,530 | +25% in Plano |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Plano cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $2,010 in Plano.
What salary do I need in Plano to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $69,269 a year gives the same standard of living in Plano.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Plano?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $121,065 in Plano, 48% more in Plano.