salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,789
$2,010
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$2,058
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$121,065
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$465,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$6,700
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$176
👥 People living there
545,970
290,594
Commute to work
22.4 min
25.4 min
College degree
25.5%
60.5%
Own their home
50.1%
56.9%
Below poverty line
20.1%
6.8%
Unemployment
8.9%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno 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 | Fresno | Plano | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,320 | $24,160 | -30% in Plano |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $98,900 | $122,520 | +24% in Plano |
| Carpenter | $63,470 | $48,740 | -23% in Plano |
| Nurse Practitioner | $166,570 | $130,980 | -21% in Plano |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,880 | $75,240 | +20% in Plano |
| Registered Nurse | $125,420 | $101,420 | -19% in Plano |
| Civil Engineer | $119,720 | $96,920 | -19% in Plano |
| Pharmacist | $169,160 | $138,170 | -18% in Plano |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Plano cheaper to live in?
Fresno and Plano cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Plano to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $60,547 a year gives the same standard of living in Plano.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Plano?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $121,065 in Plano, 37% more in Plano.