salaryPlano 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
$2,109
$2,010
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,075
$2,058
💵 Families earn per year
$89,656
$121,065
🔑 Buying a house
$486,700
$465,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
114.2
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,516
$6,700
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$176
👥 People living there
185,604
290,594
Commute to work
26.1 min
25.4 min
College degree
40.8%
60.5%
Own their home
54.1%
56.9%
Below poverty line
15%
6.8%
Unemployment
5.3%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Plano for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fort Lauderdale | Plano | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,070 | $24,160 | -33% in Plano |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,780 | $101,870 | +23% in Plano |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $103,650 | $122,520 | +18% in Plano |
| Police Officer | $79,840 | $92,910 | +16% in Plano |
| Civil Engineer | $83,750 | $96,920 | +16% in Plano |
| Truck Driver | $51,580 | $59,530 | +15% in Plano |
| Firefighter | $75,710 | $64,900 | -14% in Plano |
| Customer Service Representative | $39,560 | $44,990 | +14% in Plano |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Lauderdale or Plano cheaper to live in?
Plano is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,010 a month there versus $2,109 in Fort Lauderdale.
What salary do I need in Plano to match $60,000 in Fort Lauderdale?
About $54,184 a year gives the same standard of living in Plano.
Where do people earn more, Fort Lauderdale or Plano?
The typical household earns $89,656 in Fort Lauderdale and $121,065 in Plano, 26% more in Plano.