Madison, Wisconsin vs. McAllen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 22.3% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $58,284 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in McAllen
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Mcallen, TX
Compared to Madison, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  0.5% higher
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% lower