salaryJacksonville is 4% 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
$1,719
$2,010
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$2,058
💵 Families earn per year
$75,357
$121,065
🔑 Buying a house
$293,700
$465,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
99.5
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,176
$6,700
⚡ Electric bill per month
$189
$176
👥 People living there
977,670
290,594
Commute to work
24.1 min
25.4 min
College degree
33.2%
60.5%
Own their home
57.6%
56.9%
Below poverty line
14.5%
6.8%
Unemployment
4.6%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Jacksonville 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 | Jacksonville | Plano | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,630 | $24,160 | -34% in Plano |
| Lawyer | $127,920 | $168,510 | +32% in Plano |
| Registered Nurse | $83,520 | $101,420 | +21% in Plano |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $102,230 | $122,520 | +20% in Plano |
| Police Officer | $78,810 | $92,910 | +18% in Plano |
| Firefighter | $58,940 | $64,900 | +10% in Plano |
| Operations Manager | $100,870 | $111,010 | +10% in Plano |
| Dental Hygienist | $94,960 | $101,870 | +7% in Plano |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jacksonville or Plano cheaper to live in?
Jacksonville is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,719 a month there versus $2,010 in Plano.
What salary do I need in Plano to match $60,000 in Jacksonville?
About $62,175 a year gives the same standard of living in Plano.
Where do people earn more, Jacksonville or Plano?
The typical household earns $75,357 in Jacksonville and $121,065 in Plano, 38% more in Plano.