| | McAllen, TX | Casper, WY | United States |
| Overall | 76.5 | 94.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 92.1 | 100.5 | 100 |
| Health | 97.7 | 148.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 56.7 | 81.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $204,100 | $254,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,910.0% | 9,580.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 86.2 | 79.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 74.2 | 97.8 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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My wife and I are snowbirds from Iowa. We tried the McAllen area for a couple of seasons. We didn't like it, and have since opted for Mesa, AZ. Mesa ranked No. 8 in the More
On transfer here for two years now.
Pros: Daytime traffic is pretty decent, when using Interstate 2. Home prices are cheaper, when compared to the national average. More
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Wyoming is an interesting place. From vast mountains that pulls you towards them to flat plains as far as the eye can see. The people are same as every where else other More
I've lived here 3 mo..... this place is run my retired Republicans that have nothing better to do then mess up other people's day. The town is very poorly taken care More
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