Cost of Living Calculator - Odessa, Texas vs McAllen, Texas


The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 6.4% cheaper than Odessa, Texas.

You would need a salary of $70,190 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Odessa, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than Odessa, Texas
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
29% cheaper in McAllen
than in Odessa, Texas
Odessa, TX vs Mcallen, TX
Compared to Odessa, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  3.5% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower

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