Frisco, TX vs Plano, TX

Plano is moderately more affordable than Frisco, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Frisco scores 142 compared to 126 for Plano, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Frisco can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Frisco is $1,902/month compared to $1,792/month in Plano — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Plano is more affordable at $440,600 median vs $595,400.

Median household income in Frisco is $146,158 compared to $108,649 in Plano (+34.5%). While Frisco is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Frisco spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, less than the 19.8% in Plano.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (65°F vs 65°F). Plano receives more rainfall at 38.3" per year compared to 38.3" in Frisco.