Abilene, Texas vs. McAllen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 0.6% cheaper than Abilene, Texas.

You would need a salary of $49,685 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than Abilene, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in McAllen
than in Abilene, Texas
Abilene, TX vs. Mcallen, TX
Compared to Abilene, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% lower
  Commute
  25.8% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower