McAllen, Texas vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 31.6% more expensive than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $157,919 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is more expensive than McAllen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Tampa
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Mcallen, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% 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
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  30.0% higher
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher