Cost of Living Calculator - Monrovia, California vs Richardson, Texas


The cost of living in Richardson, Texas is 33.7% cheaper than Monrovia, California.

You would need a salary of $33,145 in Richardson, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Monrovia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richardson, Texas is cheaper than Monrovia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Richardson
than in Monrovia, California
Monrovia, CA vs Richardson, TX
Compared to Monrovia, Richardson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.7% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  29.6% lower
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher

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