Plano, Texas vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 25.4% more expensive than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $179,307 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove, California is more expensive than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Elk Grove
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Elk Grove, CA
Compared to Plano, Elk Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  45.5% higher
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% higher

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