Essex, Connecticut vs. Plano, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plano, Texas is 11.4% cheaper than Essex, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $44,314 in Plano, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Essex, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plano, Texas is cheaper than Essex, Connecticut
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
34% cheaper in Plano
than in Essex, Connecticut
Essex, CT vs. Plano, TX
Compared to Essex, Plano is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% lower

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