Galveston, Texas vs. McAllen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 15.9% cheaper than Galveston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $42,049 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Galveston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than Galveston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in McAllen
than in Galveston, Texas
Galveston, TX vs. Mcallen, TX
Compared to Galveston, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  10.8% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% lower