McAllen, Texas vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 69.8% more expensive than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $135,838 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than McAllen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
203% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Mcallen, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.8% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  208.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.8% higher
  Commute
  50.9% higher
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.5% higher