Oakland, California vs. McAllen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 55.4% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $98,221 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in McAllen
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Mcallen, TX
Compared to Oakland, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.4% 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
  17.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  31.5% lower
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.4% lower