Santa Monica, California vs. Plano, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plano, Texas is 59.9% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $36,113 in Plano, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plano, Texas is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Plano
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Plano, TX
Compared to Santa Monica, Plano is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.9% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.3% higher
  Commute
  43.2% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower