salaryNashville is 7% 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
$1,881
$2,010
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,652
$2,058
💵 Families earn per year
$83,445
$121,065
🔑 Buying a house
$413,600
$465,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.3
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,472
$6,700
⚡ Electric bill per month
$144
$176
👥 People living there
690,130
290,594
Commute to work
24.7 min
25.4 min
College degree
48%
60.5%
Own their home
52.4%
56.9%
Below poverty line
14.1%
6.8%
Unemployment
4.5%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Nashville 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 | Nashville | Plano | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $68,780 | $92,910 | +35% in Plano |
| Firefighter | $49,300 | $64,900 | +32% in Plano |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $99,270 | $122,520 | +23% in Plano |
| Registered Nurse | $84,040 | $101,420 | +21% in Plano |
| Lawyer | $142,540 | $168,510 | +18% in Plano |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,390 | $24,160 | -18% in Plano |
| Carpenter | $55,770 | $48,740 | -13% in Plano |
| Dental Hygienist | $94,030 | $101,870 | +8% in Plano |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nashville or Plano cheaper to live in?
Nashville is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $2,010 in Plano.
What salary do I need in Plano to match $60,000 in Nashville?
About $64,205 a year gives the same standard of living in Plano.
Where do people earn more, Nashville or Plano?
The typical household earns $83,445 in Nashville and $121,065 in Plano, 31% more in Plano.