Palestine, Texas vs. McAllen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 7.4% more expensive than Palestine, Texas.

You would need a salary of $53,678 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Palestine, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is more expensive than Palestine, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in McAllen
than in Palestine, Texas
Palestine, TX vs. Mcallen, TX
Compared to Palestine, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  32.0% higher
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower