San Jose, California vs. Plano, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plano, Texas is 49.3% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $43,640 in Plano, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plano, Texas is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Plano
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Plano, TX
Compared to San Jose, Plano is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.3% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  41.7% lower
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower