College Station, Texas vs. McAllen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 11.0% cheaper than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $57,876 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in McAllen
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs. Mcallen, TX
Compared to College Station, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  23.0% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower