Homestead, Florida vs. McAllen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 30.7% cheaper than Homestead, Florida.

You would need a salary of $51,979 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Homestead, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than Homestead, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in McAllen
than in Homestead, Florida
Homestead, FL vs. Mcallen, TX
Compared to Homestead, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.7% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  44.1% lower
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.1% lower