salaryPlano is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Sacramento to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,010
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,058
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$121,065
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$465,900
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,700
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$127
👥 People living there
290,594
528,706
Commute to work
25.4 min
25.3 min
College degree
60.5%
37.1%
Own their home
56.9%
51.7%
Below poverty line
6.8%
13.9%
Unemployment
4%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Plano for lower rent, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Sacramento for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Plano | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $171,460 | +69% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,070 | $103,390 | +59% in Sacramento |
| Carpenter | $48,740 | $74,440 | +53% in Sacramento |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $35,070 | +45% in Sacramento |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $94,080 | +45% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $43,100 | $61,970 | +44% in Sacramento |
| Civil Engineer | $96,920 | $130,150 | +34% in Sacramento |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,980 | $172,010 | +31% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Plano or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Plano is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,010 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Plano?
About $62,084 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Plano or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $121,065 in Plano and $94,176 in Sacramento, 29% more in Plano.