Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Elsinore, California vs McAllen, Texas


The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 41.9% cheaper than Lake Elsinore, California.

You would need a salary of $58,112 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Elsinore, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than Lake Elsinore, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in McAllen
than in Lake Elsinore, California
Lake Elsinore, CA vs Mcallen, TX
Compared to Lake Elsinore, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.9% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% lower
  Commute
  48.6% lower
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% lower

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