Plano, Texas vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 48.1% more expensive than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $74,060 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Arlington
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Plano, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.1% higher
      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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  39.2% higher
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.3% higher