New Orleans, Louisiana vs. McAllen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 22.4% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $38,780 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in McAllen
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Mcallen, TX
Compared to New Orleans, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  34.9% lower
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower