Fargo, North Dakota vs. McAllen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 12.0% cheaper than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $66,034 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in McAllen
than in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, ND vs. Mcallen, TX
Compared to Fargo, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  11.5% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower