McAllen, Texas vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 209.6% more expensive than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $111,472 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than McAllen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
506% more expensive in San Francisco
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Mcallen, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  209.6% 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
  26.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  922.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  83.5% higher
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  42.8% higher