Cost of Living Calculator - Plano, Texas vs Monrovia, California


The cost of living in Monrovia, California is 54.4% more expensive than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $115,850 in Monrovia, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monrovia, California is more expensive than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Monrovia
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs Monrovia, CA
Compared to Plano, Monrovia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.4% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  81.0% higher
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher

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