Patterson, California vs. McAllen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 37.1% cheaper than Patterson, California.

You would need a salary of $31,445 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Patterson, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than Patterson, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in McAllen
than in Patterson, California
Patterson, CA vs. Mcallen, TX
Compared to Patterson, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.1% 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
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% lower
  Commute
  36.6% lower
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% lower