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EL CENTRO vs. MCALLEN
Cost of Living Comparison
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El Centro, California vs. McAllen, Texas
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is
20.2%
cheaper
than El Centro, California.
You would need a salary of
$59,878
in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in El Centro, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is
cheaper
than El Centro, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in McAllen
than in El Centro, California
El Centro, CA vs. Mcallen, TX
Compared to El Centro, Mcallen is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
20.2% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
6.5% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
34.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
11.8% lower
Commute
0.5% higher
Health
17.7% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
11.1% lower
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