Plano, Texas vs. Bay City, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bay City, Texas is 27.1% cheaper than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $69,225 in Bay City, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay City, Texas is cheaper than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Bay City
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Bay City, TX
Compared to Plano, Bay City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher