Simi Valley, California vs. McAllen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 48.1% cheaper than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $25,955 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in McAllen
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs. Mcallen, TX
Compared to Simi Valley, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.1% 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
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  21.8% lower
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% lower