Harlingen, Texas vs. Big Lake, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Lake, Texas is 8.3% more expensive than Harlingen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $54,173 in Big Lake, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Harlingen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Lake, Texas is more expensive than Harlingen, Texas
• Miscellaneous is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Miscellaneous
27% more expensive in Big Lake
than in Harlingen, Texas
Harlingen, TX vs. Big Lake, TX
Compared to Harlingen, Big Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% higher
      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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.5% higher