Tucson, Arizona vs. McAllen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 17.7% cheaper than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $41,170 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in McAllen
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Mcallen, TX
Compared to Tucson, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  10.8% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.1% lower