McAllen, Texas vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 21.2% more expensive than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $67,262 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than McAllen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Houston
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Mcallen, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  38.1% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% higher