McAllen, Texas vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 38.8% more expensive than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $69,416 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than McAllen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Atlanta
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Mcallen, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.8% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% higher
  Commute
  42.3% higher
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% higher