Cost of Living Calculator - Poway, California vs McAllen, Texas


The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 54.9% cheaper than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $22,528 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in McAllen
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs Mcallen, TX
Compared to Poway, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.9% 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
  17.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.5% lower
  Commute
  29.0% lower
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% lower

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