Provo, Utah vs. McAllen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 27.5% cheaper than Provo, Utah.

You would need a salary of $54,370 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Provo, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than Provo, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in McAllen
than in Provo, Utah
Provo, UT vs. Mcallen, TX
Compared to Provo, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  0.9% higher
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower