Columbia, Maryland vs. McAllen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 33.4% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $99,915 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in McAllen
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Mcallen, TX
Compared to Columbia, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  20.1% lower
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.0% lower