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
$1,826
$2,010
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,712
$2,058
💵 Families earn per year
$89,248
$121,065
🔑 Buying a house
$408,000
$465,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,604
$6,700
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$176
👥 People living there
511,764
290,594
Commute to work
24.7 min
25.4 min
College degree
32.5%
60.5%
Own their home
64.4%
56.9%
Below poverty line
10.3%
6.8%
Unemployment
4.2%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Mesa 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 | Mesa | Plano | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $24,160 | -49% in Plano |
| Lawyer | $135,670 | $168,510 | +24% in Plano |
| Carpenter | $60,320 | $48,740 | -19% in Plano |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $103,770 | $122,520 | +18% in Plano |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,080 | $64,370 | -18% in Plano |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,290 | $38,530 | -15% in Plano |
| Cashier | $34,920 | $29,910 | -14% in Plano |
| Warehouse Worker | $44,950 | $38,510 | -14% in Plano |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mesa or Plano cheaper to live in?
Mesa 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 Mesa?
About $59,869 a year gives the same standard of living in Plano.
Where do people earn more, Mesa or Plano?
The typical household earns $89,248 in Mesa and $121,065 in Plano, 26% more in Plano.