Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. McAllen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 5.2% cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $47,413 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
28% cheaper in McAllen
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Mcallen, TX
Compared to Lake Charles, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      Child Care, Taxes Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  3.3% lower
  Health
  4.1% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  7.8% lower
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