McAllen, Texas vs. Brooklyn, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brooklyn, New York is 134.4% more expensive than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $140,635 in Brooklyn, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brooklyn, New York is more expensive than McAllen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
333% more expensive in Brooklyn
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs. Brooklyn, NY
Compared to Mcallen, Brooklyn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  134.4% 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
  27.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  467.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  70.1% higher
  Commute
  123.4% higher
  Health
  30.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  42.5% higher