Cost of Living Calculator - California City, California vs McAllen, Texas


The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 19.4% cheaper than California City, California.

You would need a salary of $60,430 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in California City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than California City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in McAllen
than in California City, California
California City, CA vs Mcallen, TX
Compared to California City, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.3% lower
  Commute
  28.9% lower
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% lower

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