salaryColumbus 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
$1,611
$2,010
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$2,058
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$121,065
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$465,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$6,700
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$176
👥 People living there
914,802
290,594
Commute to work
21.5 min
25.4 min
College degree
38.2%
60.5%
Own their home
44.1%
56.9%
Below poverty line
18.1%
6.8%
Unemployment
5.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,490 | $24,160 | -36% in Plano |
| Carpenter | $66,480 | $48,740 | -27% in Plano |
| Lawyer | $137,810 | $168,510 | +22% in Plano |
| Registered Nurse | $83,900 | $101,420 | +21% in Plano |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,150 | $65,070 | -17% in Plano |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $107,230 | $122,520 | +14% in Plano |
| Nursing Assistant | $42,970 | $38,530 | -10% in Plano |
| Software Developer | $122,340 | $133,290 | +9% in Plano |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Plano cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $2,010 in Plano.
What salary do I need in Plano to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $64,790 a year gives the same standard of living in Plano.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Plano?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $121,065 in Plano, 41% more in Plano.