salaryParadise 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
$1,532
$2,010
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,510
$2,058
💵 Families earn per year
$63,836
$121,065
🔑 Buying a house
$384,200
$465,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,553
$6,700
⚡ Electric bill per month
$142
$176
👥 People living there
185,913
290,594
Commute to work
23.2 min
25.4 min
College degree
24.1%
60.5%
Own their home
41.9%
56.9%
Below poverty line
17.6%
6.8%
Unemployment
9.8%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Paradise 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 | Paradise | Plano | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $62,380 | $48,740 | -22% in Plano |
| Police Officer | $77,750 | $92,910 | +19% in Plano |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $103,760 | $122,520 | +18% in Plano |
| Electrician | $70,890 | $59,010 | -17% in Plano |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,920 | $64,370 | -15% in Plano |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,350 | $38,530 | -15% in Plano |
| Operations Manager | $97,290 | $111,010 | +14% in Plano |
| Customer Service Representative | $39,560 | $44,990 | +14% in Plano |
Frequently asked questions
Is Paradise or Plano cheaper to live in?
Paradise is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,532 a month there versus $2,010 in Plano.
What salary do I need in Plano to match $60,000 in Paradise?
About $61,721 a year gives the same standard of living in Plano.
Where do people earn more, Paradise or Plano?
The typical household earns $63,836 in Paradise and $121,065 in Plano, 47% more in Plano.