McAllen, Texas vs. Fort Worth, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Worth, Texas is 27.2% more expensive than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $95,368 in Fort Worth, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Worth, Texas is more expensive than McAllen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Fort Worth
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs. Fort Worth, TX
Compared to Mcallen, Fort Worth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  32.1% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.8% higher