Phoenix, Arizona vs. McAllen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 27.5% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $50,745 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in McAllen
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Mcallen, TX
Compared to Phoenix, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  26.9% lower
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% lower