Alamosa, Colorado vs. McAllen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 3.0% cheaper than Alamosa, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $48,522 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Alamosa, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than Alamosa, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in McAllen
than in Alamosa, Colorado
Alamosa, CO vs. Mcallen, TX
Compared to Alamosa, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% lower
  Commute
  29.4% higher
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower