Shelby, Montana vs. McAllen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 8.7% more expensive than Shelby, Montana.

You would need a salary of $54,345 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelby, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is more expensive than Shelby, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in McAllen
than in Shelby, Montana
Shelby, MT vs. Mcallen, TX
Compared to Shelby, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% higher
      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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  27.3% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower