Cost of Living Calculator - McAllen, Texas vs Arkansas City, Kansas


The cost of living in Arkansas City, Kansas is 16.8% cheaper than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $62,437 in Arkansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arkansas City, Kansas is cheaper than McAllen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Arkansas City
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs Arkansas City, KS
Compared to Mcallen, Arkansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% higher
  Commute
  27.4% lower
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher

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