Plano, Texas vs. Arlington, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Texas is 7.6% cheaper than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $67,816 in Arlington, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Texas is cheaper than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Arlington
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Arlington, TX
Compared to Plano, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  30.2% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% higher