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SAN JOSE vs. MCALLEN
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San Jose, California vs. McAllen, Texas
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is
63.3%
cheaper
than San Jose, California.
You would need a salary of
$18,326
in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is
cheaper
than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in McAllen
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Mcallen, TX
Compared to San Jose, Mcallen is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
63.3% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
19.0% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
86.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.0% lower
Commute
42.9% lower
Health
9.3% lower
Taxes
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Personal
19.5% lower
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