Lancaster, California vs. Plano, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plano, Texas is 5.1% cheaper than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $104,357 in Plano, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plano, Texas is cheaper than Lancaster, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
28% cheaper in Plano
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs. Plano, TX
Compared to Lancaster, Plano is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  26.2% lower
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower