salaryOmaha is 12% 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
$1,448
$2,010
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,367
$2,058
💵 Families earn per year
$78,947
$121,065
🔑 Buying a house
$245,500
$465,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,128
$6,700
⚡ Electric bill per month
$131
$176
👥 People living there
488,837
290,594
Commute to work
19.6 min
25.4 min
College degree
40.1%
60.5%
Own their home
57.4%
56.9%
Below poverty line
13.5%
6.8%
Unemployment
4.2%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Omaha 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 | Omaha | Plano | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,290 | $24,160 | -30% in Plano |
| Lawyer | $131,730 | $168,510 | +28% in Plano |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $96,310 | $122,520 | +27% in Plano |
| Operations Manager | $90,620 | $111,010 | +23% in Plano |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,280 | $75,240 | +21% in Plano |
| Registered Nurse | $84,600 | $101,420 | +20% in Plano |
| Police Officer | $80,280 | $92,910 | +16% in Plano |
| Medical Assistant | $48,010 | $43,100 | -10% in Plano |
Frequently asked questions
Is Omaha or Plano cheaper to live in?
Omaha is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,448 a month there versus $2,010 in Plano.
What salary do I need in Plano to match $60,000 in Omaha?
About $67,298 a year gives the same standard of living in Plano.
Where do people earn more, Omaha or Plano?
The typical household earns $78,947 in Omaha and $121,065 in Plano, 35% more in Plano.