Gardena, California vs. McAllen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 48.6% cheaper than Gardena, California.

You would need a salary of $25,701 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Gardena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than Gardena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in McAllen
than in Gardena, California
Gardena, CA vs. Mcallen, TX
Compared to Gardena, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.6% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  44.5% lower
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% lower