McAllen, Texas vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 12.3% more expensive than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $35,939 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is more expensive than McAllen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in College Station
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs. College Station, TX
Compared to Mcallen, College Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  18.7% lower
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher