McAllen, Texas vs. Ellensburg, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellensburg, Washington is 30.6% more expensive than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $65,292 in Ellensburg, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellensburg, Washington is more expensive than McAllen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in Ellensburg
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs. Ellensburg, WA
Compared to Mcallen, Ellensburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher