What is a pro or con of living in Plano, Texascompared to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 132% more expensive in Plano.

What salary do I need to live in Plano, Texas copmared to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $75,000 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania should increase to $92,877 in Plano, Texas (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

HARRISBURG vs. PLANO
Cost of Living Comparison

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Plano, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plano, Texas is 23.8% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $92,877 in Plano, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Plano, Texas is more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
132% more expensive in Plano
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Harrisburg, PA vs. Plano, TX

Compared to Harrisburg, Plano is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.8% higher

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Renter

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Food

6.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

546.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.0% lower

Commute

0.3% lower

Health

7.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

11.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Plano, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

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Harrisburg, PA vs. Plano, TX

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