Cost of Living Calculator - Modesto, California vs McAllen, Texas


The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 31.4% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $109,730 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in McAllen
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs Mcallen, TX
Compared to Modesto, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% lower
      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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% lower
  Commute
  24.3% lower
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% lower

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