Plano, TX Cost of Living


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Plano cost of living score
111.7
More expensive
11.7% higher
than the US average
18.6% higher
than the Texas average
Plano, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 111.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.7% higher than the U.S. average and 18.6% higher than the average for Texas.

Plano, TX

Housing costs in Plano?
A typical home costs $492,900, which is 45.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 65.6% more expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Plano costs $1,930 per month, which is 35.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 33.7% more than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Plano?
To live comfortably in Plano, Texas, a minimum annual income of $94,320 for a family, and $65,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Plano?
Plano, Texas provides plenty of opportunities to explore alongside an impressive cost-of-living that makes it well worth considering. Homeowners can benefit from various types of housing choices ranging from low cost single family homes to beachfront villas - while renters also have access to lots of great deals today too. Furthermore, food and transportation costs are much lower than other US cities - giving you more value for your dollar if you elected Plano as your home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPlanoTexasUnited States
  111.794.2100.0
  10393.7100
  101.0100.0100.0
  141.483.5100.0
  $492,900$297,600$338,100
  100.4%99.2%100.0%
  88.0103.3100.0
  102.483.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I had lived in Plano for over 30 years. It is where I bought my first home as a single woman, where I married, and where I raised my children. I was fortunate enough  More

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We have lived in Plano for 20 years. It has been consistently rated very highly in surveys of best places to live in the US. Pros are the parks system; which includes  More

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Over 3 years ago

I've lived here for a while now. It's wonderful here. There's a ton to do, great jobs, great parks, and pretty good school. It's the perfect  More

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