2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Worcester, MA vs McAllen, TX

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Is it cheaper to live in McAllen or is it cheaper to live in Worcester?
- McAllen is 31.4% less expensive than Worcester.

Which city has more affordable housing, McAllen or Worcester?
- McAllen housing costs are 50.0% less expensive than Worcester housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Worcester or is Health Care more affordable in McAllen.
- Health related expenses are 1.7% more in McAllen.
 Worcester, MAMcAllen, TXUnited States
 Overall  Unlock76.5100
 Food & Groceries105.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock97.7100
 Housing113.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$204,100$338,100
 Utilities107  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock86.2100
 Miscellaneous135.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Worcester    11 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I don't understand why your statistics say there aren't any Hispanics/Latinos in Worcester. I'm Puerto Rican, and I grew up there. There are plenty of Latin people all  More

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Over 13 years ago

Great healthcare statewide, not just in  More

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Though I don't live there, Worcester is a first class bargain for a great first class education! Worcester has at least 10 great colleges and universities in this city,  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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