salaryPlano is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,010
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,058
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$121,065
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$465,900
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,700
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$109
👥 People living there
290,594
754,195
Commute to work
25.4 min
26 min
College degree
60.5%
68.4%
Own their home
56.9%
43.7%
Below poverty line
6.8%
9.9%
Unemployment
4%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Plano for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Plano | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $57,280 | +137% in Seattle |
| Electrician | $59,010 | $101,780 | +72% in Seattle |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,070 | $102,920 | +58% in Seattle |
| Carpenter | $48,740 | $76,410 | +57% in Seattle |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $101,090 | +56% in Seattle |
| Plumber | $61,250 | $95,230 | +55% in Seattle |
| Cashier | $29,910 | $44,210 | +48% in Seattle |
| Medical Assistant | $43,100 | $61,500 | +43% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Plano or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Plano is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,010 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Plano?
About $64,681 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Plano or Seattle?
The typical household earns $121,065 in Plano and $133,583 in Seattle, 9% more in Seattle.