Columbia, Kentucky vs. McAllen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 13.2% more expensive than Columbia, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $135,862 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is more expensive than Columbia, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in McAllen
than in Columbia, Kentucky
Columbia, KY vs. Mcallen, TX
Compared to Columbia, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% higher
      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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  38.1% higher
  Health
  4.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower