Arlington, Texas vs. Plano, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plano, Texas is 8.2% more expensive than Arlington, Texas.

You would need a salary of $97,411 in Plano, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plano, Texas is more expensive than Arlington, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Plano
than in Arlington, Texas
Arlington, TX vs. Plano, TX
Compared to Arlington, Plano is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  23.2% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower