What is a pro or con of living in Lafayette, Californiacompared to Plano, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 258% more expensive in Lafayette.

What salary do I need to live in Lafayette, California copmared to Plano, Texas?

A salary of $50,000 in Plano, Texas should increase to $118,790 in Lafayette, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PLANO vs. LAFAYETTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Plano, Texas vs. Lafayette, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 137.6% more expensive than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $118,790 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lafayette, California is more expensive than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
258% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Plano, Texas

Plano, TX vs. Lafayette, CA

Compared to Plano, Lafayette is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

137.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

374.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.2% higher

Commute

40.7% higher

Health

19.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

19.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Plano, Texas vs. Lafayette, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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