Cost of Living Calculator - Newark, New Jersey vs McAllen, Texas


The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 35.8% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $32,085 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in McAllen
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs Mcallen, TX
Compared to Newark, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.8% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.9% lower
  Commute
  44.8% lower
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.1% lower

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