Cost of Living Calculator - San Mateo, California vs Plano, Texas


The cost of living in Plano, Texas is 56.5% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $32,652 in Plano, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plano, Texas is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Plano
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs Plano, TX
Compared to San Mateo, Plano is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.5% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  38.6% lower
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.2% lower

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