McAllen, Texas vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 15.9% more expensive than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $57,931 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is more expensive than McAllen, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
69% more expensive in Baltimore
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to Mcallen, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% higher
      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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% higher
  Commute
  44.3% higher
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher