Lubbock, Texas vs. McAllen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 2.4% cheaper than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $110,340 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than Lubbock, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
38% cheaper in McAllen
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. Mcallen, TX
Compared to Lubbock, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  17.9% higher
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower