La Joya, Texas vs. Harlingen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harlingen, Texas is 5.2% cheaper than La Joya, Texas.

You would need a salary of $47,386 in Harlingen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in La Joya, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harlingen, Texas is cheaper than La Joya, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
18% cheaper in Harlingen
than in La Joya, Texas
La Joya, TX vs. Harlingen, TX
Compared to La Joya, Harlingen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  18.2% lower
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower