Monroe, Louisiana vs. McAllen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 2.5% cheaper than Monroe, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $39,010 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than Monroe, Louisiana
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
25% cheaper in McAllen
than in Monroe, Louisiana
Monroe, LA vs. Mcallen, TX
Compared to Monroe, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% lower
      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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  2.9% higher
  Health
  25.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower