Montgomery, Alabama vs. McAllen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 1.9% more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $76,455 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Montgomery, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in McAllen
than in Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery, AL vs. Mcallen, TX
Compared to Montgomery, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  5.9% higher
  Health
  19.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower