Plano, Texas vs. Benicia, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benicia, California is 45.1% more expensive than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $72,548 in Benicia, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benicia, California is more expensive than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Benicia
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Benicia, CA
Compared to Plano, Benicia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.1% higher
      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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  37.2% higher
  Health
  11.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% higher