Wichita, Kansas vs. McAllen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 3.4% cheaper than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $71,461 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than Wichita, Kansas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
49% cheaper in McAllen
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Mcallen, TX
Compared to Wichita, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  7.2% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower

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