salaryPlano is 3% 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
$2,618
$2,010
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,120
$2,058
💵 Families earn per year
$95,923
$121,065
🔑 Buying a house
$607,600
$465,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.4
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,638
$6,700
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$176
👥 People living there
180,547
290,594
Commute to work
31.5 min
25.4 min
College degree
22.5%
60.5%
Own their home
58%
56.9%
Below poverty line
12.4%
6.8%
Unemployment
6.3%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Plano for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Ontario | Plano | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $98,520 | $65,070 | -34% in Plano |
| Carpenter | $70,880 | $48,740 | -31% in Plano |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,800 | $24,160 | -31% in Plano |
| Registered Nurse | $133,940 | $101,420 | -24% in Plano |
| Nurse Practitioner | $169,920 | $130,980 | -23% in Plano |
| Electrician | $72,790 | $59,010 | -19% in Plano |
| Physician Assistant | $165,490 | $134,900 | -18% in Plano |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $64,900 | -18% in Plano |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ontario or Plano cheaper to live in?
Plano is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,010 a month there versus $2,618 in Ontario.
What salary do I need in Plano to match $60,000 in Ontario?
About $58,111 a year gives the same standard of living in Plano.
Where do people earn more, Ontario or Plano?
The typical household earns $95,923 in Ontario and $121,065 in Plano, 21% more in Plano.