Cost of Living Calculator - McAllen, Texas vs Modesto, California


The cost of living in Modesto, California is 45.8% more expensive than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $109,359 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than McAllen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Modesto
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs Modesto, CA
Compared to Mcallen, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.8% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  123.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.7% higher
  Commute
  32.1% higher
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% higher

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