salaryOklahoma City is 14% 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
$1,327
$2,010
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,191
$2,058
💵 Families earn per year
$74,045
$121,065
🔑 Buying a house
$231,300
$465,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.4
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,311
$6,700
⚡ Electric bill per month
$144
$176
👥 People living there
697,125
290,594
Commute to work
22.2 min
25.4 min
College degree
34.7%
60.5%
Own their home
58.6%
56.9%
Below poverty line
15.1%
6.8%
Unemployment
4.7%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Oklahoma City 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 | Oklahoma City | Plano | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $103,490 | $168,510 | +63% in Plano |
| Elementary School Teacher | $48,780 | $65,070 | +33% in Plano |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,200 | $24,160 | +33% in Plano |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $94,630 | $122,520 | +29% in Plano |
| Police Officer | $75,270 | $92,910 | +23% in Plano |
| Registered Nurse | $82,920 | $101,420 | +22% in Plano |
| Market Research Analyst | $63,160 | $75,240 | +19% in Plano |
| Customer Service Representative | $39,330 | $44,990 | +14% in Plano |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oklahoma City or Plano cheaper to live in?
Oklahoma City is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,327 a month there versus $2,010 in Plano.
What salary do I need in Plano to match $60,000 in Oklahoma City?
About $68,417 a year gives the same standard of living in Plano.
Where do people earn more, Oklahoma City or Plano?
The typical household earns $74,045 in Oklahoma City and $121,065 in Plano, 39% more in Plano.