East Los Angeles, California vs. McAllen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 44.2% cheaper than East Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $55,807 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in East Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than East Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in McAllen
than in East Los Angeles, California
East Los Angeles, CA vs. Mcallen, TX
Compared to East Los Angeles, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.2% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  45.9% lower
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% lower