Cost of Living Calculator - McAllen, Texas vs National City, California


The cost of living in National City, California is 73.2% more expensive than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $129,918 in National City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, National City, California is more expensive than McAllen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
186% more expensive in National City
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs National City, CA
Compared to Mcallen, National City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.2% 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
  15.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  225.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  47.3% higher
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.4% higher

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