McAllen, Texas vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 21.4% more expensive than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $60,723 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is more expensive than McAllen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Tucson
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Mcallen, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  12.1% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.0% higher