Sacramento, California vs. Plano, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plano, Texas is 10.3% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $538,282 in Plano, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plano, Texas is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
23% cheaper in Plano
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Plano, TX
Compared to Sacramento, Plano is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  27.3% lower
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower