Bossier City, Louisiana vs. McAllen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 4.0% cheaper than Bossier City, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $47,990 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than Bossier City, Louisiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
31% cheaper in McAllen
than in Bossier City, Louisiana
Bossier City, LA vs. Mcallen, TX
Compared to Bossier City, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  2.0% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower