McAllen, Texas vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 88.1% more expensive than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $188,071 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than McAllen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
220% more expensive in Fairfax
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Mcallen, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.1% 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
  23.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  308.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  48.0% higher
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  35.3% higher

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