McAllen, Texas vs. Carrollton, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carrollton, Texas is 30.6% more expensive than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $146,254 in Carrollton, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carrollton, Texas is more expensive than McAllen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Carrollton
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs. Carrollton, TX
Compared to Mcallen, Carrollton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  112.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  8.6% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher