Plano, Texas vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 61.5% more expensive than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $104,977 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Plano, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.5% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  87.8% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher