Elk Grove, California vs. McAllen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 42.4% cheaper than Elk Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $28,801 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than Elk Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in McAllen
than in Elk Grove, California
Elk Grove, CA vs. Mcallen, TX
Compared to Elk Grove, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.4% 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
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  32.7% lower
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.5% lower