Van Buren, Arkansas vs. Plano, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plano, Texas is 44.5% more expensive than Van Buren, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $36,126 in Plano, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Van Buren, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plano, Texas is more expensive than Van Buren, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
184% more expensive in Plano
than in Van Buren, Arkansas
Van Buren, AR vs. Plano, TX
Compared to Van Buren, Plano is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.5% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  199.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  10.0% higher
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower