McAllen, Texas vs. Big Spring, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Spring, Texas is 5.3% cheaper than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $47,335 in Big Spring, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Spring, Texas is cheaper than McAllen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Big Spring
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs. Big Spring, TX
Compared to Mcallen, Big Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher