McAllen, Texas vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 91.1% more expensive than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $137,222 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than McAllen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
215% more expensive in Washington
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Mcallen, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  91.1% 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
  23.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  313.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% higher
  Commute
  57.0% higher
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.2% higher