McAllen, Texas vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 112.9% more expensive than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $255,437 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than McAllen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
303% more expensive in Seattle
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Mcallen, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  112.9% 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
  18.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  430.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.8% lower
  Commute
  59.5% higher
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  42.3% higher