Boulder, Colorado vs. McAllen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 53.0% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $35,263 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in McAllen
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Mcallen, TX
Compared to Boulder, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.0% 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
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  9.5% lower
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.9% lower