Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs McAllen, Texas


The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 81.8% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $27,311 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% cheaper in McAllen
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Mcallen, TX
Compared to Palo Alto, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.8% 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
  26.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  38.7% lower
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% lower

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