Cost of Living Calculator - Chula Vista, California vs McAllen, Texas


The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 47.2% cheaper than Chula Vista, California.

You would need a salary of $39,585 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chula Vista, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than Chula Vista, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in McAllen
than in Chula Vista, California
Chula Vista, CA vs Mcallen, TX
Compared to Chula Vista, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.2% 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
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  32.6% lower
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% lower

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