salaryMobile is 17% 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
$1,257
$2,010
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,109
$2,058
💵 Families earn per year
$57,762
$121,065
🔑 Buying a house
$193,300
$465,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
88.1
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$968
$6,700
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$176
👥 People living there
203,416
290,594
Commute to work
22.8 min
25.4 min
College degree
32%
60.5%
Own their home
54%
56.9%
Below poverty line
18.4%
6.8%
Unemployment
5.6%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Mobile 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 | Mobile | Plano | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $47,000 | $92,910 | +98% in Plano |
| Dental Hygienist | $60,710 | $101,870 | +68% in Plano |
| Firefighter | $46,770 | $64,900 | +39% in Plano |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $94,350 | $122,520 | +30% in Plano |
| Lawyer | $130,490 | $168,510 | +29% in Plano |
| Physician Assistant | $104,960 | $134,900 | +29% in Plano |
| Registered Nurse | $79,490 | $101,420 | +28% in Plano |
| Nurse Practitioner | $103,480 | $130,980 | +27% in Plano |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mobile or Plano cheaper to live in?
Mobile is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,257 a month there versus $2,010 in Plano.
What salary do I need in Plano to match $60,000 in Mobile?
About $70,210 a year gives the same standard of living in Plano.
Where do people earn more, Mobile or Plano?
The typical household earns $57,762 in Mobile and $121,065 in Plano, 52% more in Plano.