McAllen, Texas vs. Orem, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orem, Utah is 40.2% more expensive than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $70,114 in Orem, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orem, Utah is more expensive than McAllen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Orem
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs. Orem, UT
Compared to Mcallen, Orem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.2% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  0.8% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher