Cost of Living Calculator - McAllen, Texas vs Calais, Maine


The cost of living in Calais, Maine is 2.8% cheaper than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $72,906 in Calais, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Calais, Maine is cheaper than McAllen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Calais
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs Calais, ME
Compared to Mcallen, Calais is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  20.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher

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