Grand Prairie, Texas vs. McAllen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 22.1% cheaper than Grand Prairie, Texas.

You would need a salary of $38,971 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Prairie, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than Grand Prairie, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in McAllen
than in Grand Prairie, Texas
Grand Prairie, TX vs. Mcallen, TX
Compared to Grand Prairie, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% lower