Jal, New Mexico vs. McAllen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 6.8% more expensive than Jal, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $53,388 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Jal, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is more expensive than Jal, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in McAllen
than in Jal, New Mexico
Jal, NM vs. Mcallen, TX
Compared to Jal, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% higher
      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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  12.4% higher
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower