McAllen, Texas vs. Detroit, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Texas is 1.0% cheaper than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $74,239 in Detroit, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Texas is cheaper than McAllen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Detroit
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs. Detroit, TX
Compared to Mcallen, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.7% higher
  Commute
  2.1% higher
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher