McAllen, Texas vs. Solvang, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Solvang, California is 124.7% more expensive than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $205,688 in Solvang, California to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Solvang, California is more expensive than McAllen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
444% more expensive in Solvang
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs. Solvang, CA
Compared to Mcallen, Solvang is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  124.7% 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
  20.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  474.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% higher
  Commute
  15.1% higher
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% higher