Portland, Maine vs. McAllen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 29.6% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $39,435 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in McAllen
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Mcallen, TX
Compared to Portland, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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)
  56.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  12.8% higher
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.9% lower