salaryDetroit is 3% 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
$1,347
$2,010
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,153
$2,058
💵 Families earn per year
$43,073
$121,065
🔑 Buying a house
$83,900
$465,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.3
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,402
$6,700
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$176
👥 People living there
638,530
290,594
Commute to work
24.8 min
25.4 min
College degree
18.1%
60.5%
Own their home
50.3%
56.9%
Below poverty line
32.7%
6.8%
Unemployment
14%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Detroit 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 | Detroit | Plano | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,490 | $24,160 | -36% in Plano |
| Plumber | $86,370 | $61,250 | -29% in Plano |
| Electrician | $81,990 | $59,010 | -28% in Plano |
| Carpenter | $65,810 | $48,740 | -26% in Plano |
| Lawyer | $134,980 | $168,510 | +25% in Plano |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,480 | $101,870 | +21% in Plano |
| Police Officer | $78,450 | $92,910 | +18% in Plano |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $103,670 | $122,520 | +18% in Plano |
Frequently asked questions
Is Detroit or Plano cheaper to live in?
Detroit is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,347 a month there versus $2,010 in Plano.
What salary do I need in Plano to match $60,000 in Detroit?
About $61,670 a year gives the same standard of living in Plano.
Where do people earn more, Detroit or Plano?
The typical household earns $43,073 in Detroit and $121,065 in Plano, 64% more in Plano.