McAllen, Texas vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 181.0% more expensive than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $140,482 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than McAllen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
472% more expensive in Manhattan
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs. Manhattan, NY
Compared to Mcallen, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  181.0% 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
  30.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  791.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  68.7% higher
  Commute
  86.8% higher
  Health
  28.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  77.0% higher