Arlington, Virginia vs. Plano, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plano, Texas is 32.5% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $85,741 in Plano, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plano, Texas is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Plano
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Plano, TX
Compared to Arlington, Plano is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.5% lower