McAllen, Texas vs. Ithaca, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ithaca, New York is 24.9% more expensive than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $62,437 in Ithaca, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ithaca, New York is more expensive than McAllen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Ithaca
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs. Ithaca, NY
Compared to Mcallen, Ithaca is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% higher