McAllen, Texas vs. Creston, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Creston, Iowa is 8.8% cheaper than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $91,244 in Creston, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Creston, Iowa is cheaper than McAllen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Creston
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs. Creston, IA
Compared to Mcallen, Creston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% higher
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  23.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% higher