salaryKansas City is 11% 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
$1,535
$2,010
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,400
$2,058
💵 Families earn per year
$74,596
$121,065
🔑 Buying a house
$242,900
$465,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.5
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,671
$6,700
⚡ Electric bill per month
$138
$176
👥 People living there
510,612
290,594
Commute to work
21.7 min
25.4 min
College degree
38.4%
60.5%
Own their home
55.4%
56.9%
Below poverty line
14.6%
6.8%
Unemployment
4.4%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Kansas City 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 | Kansas City | Plano | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $62,960 | $92,910 | +48% in Plano |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,080 | $24,160 | -33% in Plano |
| Lawyer | $134,640 | $168,510 | +25% in Plano |
| Electrician | $76,860 | $59,010 | -23% in Plano |
| Operations Manager | $90,490 | $111,010 | +23% in Plano |
| Registered Nurse | $83,040 | $101,420 | +22% in Plano |
| Carpenter | $61,810 | $48,740 | -21% in Plano |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,340 | $122,520 | +21% in Plano |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kansas City or Plano cheaper to live in?
Kansas City is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,535 a month there versus $2,010 in Plano.
What salary do I need in Plano to match $60,000 in Kansas City?
About $66,838 a year gives the same standard of living in Plano.
Where do people earn more, Kansas City or Plano?
The typical household earns $74,596 in Kansas City and $121,065 in Plano, 38% more in Plano.