salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tempe to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,010
$1,953
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,058
$1,899
💵 Families earn per year
$121,065
$85,917
🔑 Buying a house
$465,900
$455,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,700
$2,175
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$146
👥 People living there
290,594
188,065
Commute to work
25.4 min
20.9 min
College degree
60.5%
50%
Own their home
56.9%
42.3%
Below poverty line
6.8%
15.8%
Unemployment
4%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Plano for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Tempe for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Plano | Tempe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $47,530 | +97% in Tempe |
| Carpenter | $48,740 | $60,320 | +24% in Tempe |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,370 | $78,080 | +21% in Tempe |
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $135,670 | -19% in Tempe |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,530 | $45,290 | +18% in Tempe |
| Cashier | $29,910 | $34,920 | +17% in Tempe |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,510 | $44,950 | +17% in Tempe |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $103,770 | -15% in Tempe |
Frequently asked questions
Is Plano or Tempe cheaper to live in?
Plano and Tempe cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Tempe to match $60,000 in Plano?
About $60,132 a year gives the same standard of living in Tempe.
Where do people earn more, Plano or Tempe?
The typical household earns $121,065 in Plano and $85,917 in Tempe, 41% more in Plano.