Lake of the Woods, California vs. McAllen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 17.2% cheaper than Lake of the Woods, California.

You would need a salary of $62,081 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake of the Woods, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than Lake of the Woods, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
42% cheaper in McAllen
than in Lake of the Woods, California
Lake Of The Woods, CA vs. Mcallen, TX
Compared to Lake Of The Woods, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.1% lower
  Commute
  17.0% lower
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% lower