Houston, Texas vs. McAllen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 17.5% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $20,628 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in McAllen
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Mcallen, TX
Compared to Houston, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  27.6% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower