Cost of Living Calculator - Elgin, Texas vs McAllen, Texas


The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 19.8% cheaper than Elgin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $60,195 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than Elgin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in McAllen
than in Elgin, Texas
Elgin, TX vs Mcallen, TX
Compared to Elgin, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  28.3% lower
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower

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