Head to head
Frisco, TX vs Plano, TX
Plano is cheaper — estimated essentials for a single person run about $18/mo less, and living comfortably there takes roughly $0 less in annual salary (taxes included).
It flips for a family. For two adults with a pre-schooler and a school-age child, Frisco is the cheaper of the two — rent scales to household size using each city's own bedroom spread, and childcare varies even more sharply between cities than rent does.
| Metric | Frisco79 | Plano79 |
|---|---|---|
| Est. monthly cost (single) | $4,240 | $4,222 |
| Est. monthly cost (family of 4, incl. childcare) | $9,842 | $9,875 |
| Salary for comfort | $74,500/yr | $74,500/yr |
| Typical rent | $1,902 | $1,792 |
| Median home value | $595,400 | $440,600 |
| Median household income | $146,158 | $108,649 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% | 4.5% |
| Housing score | 77 | 77 |
| Jobs score | 58 | 55 |
| Safety score | 96 | 92 |
| Climate score | 96 | 96 |
| Amenities score | 52 | 63 |
| Population | 210.2K | 287.3K |
| Summer high / winter low | 94° / 32° | 94° / 32° |
Fit scores use the reference profile (single, $6,700/mo gross, default weights). Green marks the better value per row.
Frisco, TX
Plano, TX