McAllen, Texas vs. Petal, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petal, Mississippi is 2.8% more expensive than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $51,396 in Petal, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petal, Mississippi is more expensive than McAllen, Texas
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
19% more expensive in Petal
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs. Petal, MS
Compared to Mcallen, Petal is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher