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American Canyon, CA vs McAllen, TX

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Is it cheaper to live in McAllen or is it cheaper to live in American Canyon?
- McAllen is 52.6% less expensive than American Canyon.

Which city has more affordable housing, McAllen or American Canyon?
- McAllen housing costs are 76.3% less expensive than American Canyon housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in American Canyon or is Health Care more affordable in McAllen.
- Health related expenses are 10.8% less in McAllen.
 American Canyon, CAMcAllen, TXUnited States
 Overall  Unlock76.5100
 Food & Groceries109.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock97.7100
 Housing238.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$204,100$338,100
 Utilities99  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock86.2100
 Miscellaneous156.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for American Canyon    5 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I moved to American Canyon from Vallejo and resided there for 7 years. We recently moved only 1 exit up and slightly regret leaving when we did. It's only been 18 months  More

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Over 6 years ago

Lived here 30+ years. Great climate and schools. Easy freeway access in all directions. Laid back living with close access to great restaurants and live entertainment. A  More

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I am a long time resident, (approx. 25 years), & I initially moved out here when this was considered "out in the Boonies". Having grown up mostly in Vallejo, and  More

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Reviews for Mcallen    17 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

My wife and I are snowbirds from Iowa. We tried the McAllen area for a couple of seasons. We didn't like it, and have since opted for Mesa, AZ. Mesa ranked No. 8 in the  More

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On transfer here for two years now. Pros: Daytime traffic is pretty decent, when using Interstate 2. Home prices are cheaper, when compared to the national average.  More

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Over 11 years ago

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