Baytown, Texas vs. McAllen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 5.6% cheaper than Baytown, Texas.

You would need a salary of $47,186 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Baytown, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than Baytown, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in McAllen
than in Baytown, Texas
Baytown, TX vs. Mcallen, TX
Compared to Baytown, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower