Jacksonville, Texas vs. McAllen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 12.3% more expensive than Jacksonville, Texas.

You would need a salary of $56,125 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Jacksonville, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is more expensive than Jacksonville, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in McAllen
than in Jacksonville, Texas
Jacksonville, TX vs. Mcallen, TX
Compared to Jacksonville, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  17.3% higher
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower