salaryPlano 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
$2,511
$2,010
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,352
$2,058
💵 Families earn per year
$109,576
$121,065
🔑 Buying a house
$929,900
$465,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,575
$6,700
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$176
👥 People living there
439,418
290,594
Commute to work
29.8 min
25.4 min
College degree
48.7%
60.5%
Own their home
42.3%
56.9%
Below poverty line
13.4%
6.8%
Unemployment
6.4%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Plano for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oakland | Plano | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | $101,420 | -46% in Plano |
| Carpenter | $89,200 | $48,740 | -45% in Plano |
| Firefighter | $113,700 | $64,900 | -43% in Plano |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,080 | $130,980 | -40% in Plano |
| Market Research Analyst | $123,250 | $75,240 | -39% in Plano |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,860 | $24,160 | -38% in Plano |
| Electrician | $92,830 | $59,010 | -36% in Plano |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $65,070 | -36% in Plano |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oakland or Plano cheaper to live in?
Plano is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,010 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Plano to match $60,000 in Oakland?
About $53,501 a year gives the same standard of living in Plano.
Where do people earn more, Oakland or Plano?
The typical household earns $109,576 in Oakland and $121,065 in Plano, 9% more in Plano.