Cost of Living Calculator - Hayward, California vs McAllen, Texas


The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 53.2% cheaper than Hayward, California.

You would need a salary of $35,137 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayward, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than Hayward, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in McAllen
than in Hayward, California
Hayward, CA vs Mcallen, TX
Compared to Hayward, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.2% 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
  16.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  30.4% lower
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.0% lower

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