McAllen, Texas vs. Alma, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alma, Arkansas is 0.8% more expensive than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $75,571 in Alma, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alma, Arkansas is more expensive than McAllen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Alma
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs. Alma, AR
Compared to Mcallen, Alma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  4.3% lower
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher