salaryLincoln is 13% 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
$1,328
$2,010
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,219
$2,058
💵 Families earn per year
$77,509
$121,065
🔑 Buying a house
$264,000
$465,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,023
$6,700
⚡ Electric bill per month
$104
$176
👥 People living there
294,856
290,594
Commute to work
18.4 min
25.4 min
College degree
41.8%
60.5%
Own their home
56.1%
56.9%
Below poverty line
12.7%
6.8%
Unemployment
3.3%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Lincoln for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Plano for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lincoln | Plano | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $101,300 | $168,510 | +66% in Plano |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $87,500 | $122,520 | +40% in Plano |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,080 | $24,160 | -33% in Plano |
| Software Developer | $101,690 | $133,290 | +31% in Plano |
| Market Research Analyst | $58,750 | $75,240 | +28% in Plano |
| Truck Driver | $81,790 | $59,530 | -27% in Plano |
| Accountant | $65,170 | $82,620 | +27% in Plano |
| Operations Manager | $92,780 | $111,010 | +20% in Plano |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln or Plano cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $2,010 in Plano.
What salary do I need in Plano to match $60,000 in Lincoln?
About $67,540 a year gives the same standard of living in Plano.
Where do people earn more, Lincoln or Plano?
The typical household earns $77,509 in Lincoln and $121,065 in Plano, 36% more in Plano.