Cost of Living Calculator - Carson, California vs Plano, Texas


The cost of living in Plano, Texas is 27.2% cheaper than Carson, California.

You would need a salary of $36,417 in Plano, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Carson, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plano, Texas is cheaper than Carson, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Plano
than in Carson, California
Carson, CA vs Plano, TX
Compared to Carson, Plano is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  42.9% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower

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