Cost of Living Calculator - El Lago, Texas vs McAllen, Texas


The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 22.5% cheaper than El Lago, Texas.

You would need a salary of $38,741 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in El Lago, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than El Lago, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in McAllen
than in El Lago, Texas
El Lago, TX vs Mcallen, TX
Compared to El Lago, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  27.1% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower

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