Austin, Texas vs. McAllen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 39.1% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $36,538 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in McAllen
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Mcallen, TX
Compared to Austin, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.1% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  21.6% lower
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower