McAllen, Texas vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 50.1% more expensive than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $75,063 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than McAllen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Columbia
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Mcallen, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.1% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  159.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.1% higher
  Commute
  25.2% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  40.8% higher