McAllen, Texas vs. Queens, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queens, New York is 113.6% more expensive than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $106,789 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is more expensive than McAllen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
266% more expensive in Queens
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs. Queens, NY
Compared to Mcallen, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  113.6% 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
  26.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  347.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  67.8% higher
  Commute
  118.7% higher
  Health
  29.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  43.8% higher